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Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

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Roman Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica.

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said “ Franciscus " — the pope's name in Latin .

The tomb was opened on the second of nine days of official mourning for Francis , after which a conclave will be held to elect the next pope.