St. Peter's Basilica reopened its doors on Thursday, after a brief pause in the early hours of the day, to welcome thousands of worshippers from around the world who want to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

As the night fell on Rome, a long line of mourners — children, nuns, tourists and others — still waited outside the illuminated basilica. Street vendors in St. Peter’s square sold rosary boxes, magnets and other paraphernalia with Francis’ face on them.