70,000 Visitors Flock to Santa Maria Maggiore to Honor Pope Francis
"Over 70,000 Faithful at the Tomb of Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore"
Yesterday, a peak of about 70,000 entries to the Basilica, where the tomb of Pope Francis is located, was recorded, CE Report quotes ANSA.
This was reported by the Police Headquarters. To manage the increasing flow of visitors, a perimeter with barriers was planned around the entire Esquilino Square, which was used as a waiting area for the faithful, with funneling systems directing people toward the security gates.
