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Thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state

Pope Francis's body is lying in state in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

Tens of thousands of Roman Catholics have been filing past the open coffin of Pope Francis on the first day of his lying in state in St Peter's Basilica. He will lie in state for three days before his funeral on Saturday. We are live in Rome and speak to mourners there.

We also bring together women to discuss women's roles in the Catholic Church.

Elsewhere, a major manhunt is under way in the Indian-administered Kashm where Islamist separatists shot 26 people dead on Tuesday. We speak to people there.

US Vice-President JD Vance said his country would "walk away" unless Ukraine and Russia agree on a deal. We have the latest from on today's talks.

Presenter: Mark Lowen in Rome and Luke Jones.

(Photo: Faithful queue to pay respects as Pope Francis lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. Credit: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters)

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