During Tuesday's meeting of representatives of all order services and the eternal city authorities It was decided that security measures would be tightened on Wednesday, i.e. on the day when in the Basilica of Saint Peter A casket with the pope's body will be exhibited. It is at this moment that the wave of the faithful will start towards the Vatican to pay tribute to him.
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The interior minister of Italy Matteo Piantedosi said after a safety committee meeting that all the necessary forces would be involved in launching the entire organizational machine.
He noted that Preparations for the Saturday funeral The Pope will coincide with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Italy, April 25.
Saint Peter's SquareAs announced in the Ministry of the Interior, he will be surrounded on Saturday Safety cordon due to the presence of global leaders and crowned heads. Snipers, military pyrotechnics, policemen with dogs will watch, among others.
Rome. Extraordinary security measures were introduced.
People entering to the square for the funeral mass will be subjected to detailed controls.
Italian civil defense will be responsible for taking pilgrims and providing them with the necessary help.