From April 23, hundreds of thousands of Catholics will pay their respects to Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica, where his body will be displayed until April 26. The pope underwent thanatopraxis, a preservation technique, to allow public veneration. This method is less invasive than traditional embalming and respects the dignity of the human body. The practice has a long history in the Catholic Church, allowing for public homage during funeral ceremonies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)