So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state​ that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.

The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on Easter Monday.

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m.