Memorial Mass honoring Pope Francis held at Chicago’s Holy Name

CHICAGO — Chicago’s Catholic community will honor Pope Francis Wednesday at Holy Name Cathedral.

Cardinal Blase Cupich will lead a memorial Mass starting at 10 a.m.

The Mass is open to the public.

More: Pope Francis to be laid to rest in simple burial at St. Mary Major Basilica

Francis died on Monday at age 88.

In Rome, the Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects.

Francis’ body will lie in state in the basilica until Saturday’s funeral and burial.

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