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Rome, May 2 (EFE) .- More than one hundred thousand people waiting today in St. Peter's Square Vatican to enter Basilica and venerate the mortal remains of John Paul II, who on Sunday was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI before a million and half people. Italian police custody of all entrances to the square and check bags and backpacks of thousands of pilgrims join the faithful who attended the Thanksgiving Mass, officiated by the Secretary of State of Vatican City, Tarcisio Bertone.
doors of the church of San Pedro, which remained closed while the homily was held, were opened to the public as the ceremony ended.
Once inside the square, many attendees puzzled wonder where the line begins to worship the new blessed, because the large influx of people can not differentiate clearly the expected path.
Among the last to find the queue is a Mexican family after participating in the vigil on Saturday and attend the beatification on Sunday, do not want leave Rome without venerate the remains of the new Blessed, which include his "charisma" and "worldwide acceptance."
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