BBCNEWS Newsday June 4, 2024 23:19:00
With high numbers of casualties reported on both sides. the funeral of the former pope — benedict xvi — will take place on thursday. his successor pope francis will preside over the service. more than 60 thousand people are expected to attend. the pope's body has been lying in state since monday — and huge crowds have been filing past to pay their respects. our religion editor aleem maqbool reports from the vatican. in one part of the vatican, pope francis was making an appearance in his weekly audience. he started by paying tribute to his predecessor. his funeral, he will lead tomorrow....