The open casket, placed beneath the grand dome of the Basilica, will be available for public viewing until April 25. Vatican officials reported long lines forming as early as dawn, with mourners praying, weeping, and laying flowers in tribute.
In response to mounting investor pressure and disappointing financial results, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to significantly reduce his involvement with the U.S. government's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) starting in May.
