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Fri Apr 25 2025

The pope wanted a 'small' funeral. He's getting fighter jets.

Security personnel stand guard as faithful stand in line to enter St. Peter's Basilica to pay respect as Pope Francis lies in state, in Rome, Italy on April 25, 2025.

Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.

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