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Vatican prepares for potentially polarizing papal conclave

Season 2025 Episode 115 | 6m 44s

At the Vatican, a last chance for the faithful to view Pope Francis in his casket before his funeral on Saturday. More than a quarter-million people over three days of public viewing processed by Francis, resting in a simple wood coffin. Fifty-four Heads of state, including President Trump, will attend the service in St. Peter's Basilica. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Rome.

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