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Pope buried in St Peter's crypt
Pope John Paul II has been buried in St Peter's Basilica after a funeral in Rome watched by tens of thousands of people, including 200 world leaders.
Pope John Paul II's coffin is lowered into the crypt of Saint Peter's Basilica
The Pope's final resting place is close to that of St Peter

The vast crowd of pilgrims packed St Peter's Square and spilled onto the surrounding streets.

Millions of others watched the Mass on television, many gathering around giant screens in cities around the world.

After the requiem, the coffin was taken back into the basilica and placed in its final resting place in the crypt.

The full article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4424477.stm


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