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Millions of papal pilgrims flood Rome during funeral week
Tens of thousands of Catholics from around the world travel to Rome for Pope John Paul I's funeral, with Poland alone expecting about two million visitors. Pilgrims arrive by train and bus, camp on makeshift sites near Tor Vergata University, and await a rare public viewing in St Peter's Basilica. Volunteers distribute water as mourners endure long lines and heat while awaiting a final glimpse of the pope.
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St. Peter's Square
Vatican
Rome
John Paul I
Aleksandra Stominska
Krakow
Poland
Pape
Tor Vergata University
Fabio Palombi
Italy
Civil Protection Department
Olympic Stadium
Walter Veltroni
Foreign Ministry
Tokyo
Johanna Koch Mueller
Munich
Germany
Vidiewn
St. Peter’s Basilica
Sara Milanese
Milan
Naples
Romuald Stamkiewicz