Barriers at the basilica: the logistical challenges of Pope Francis’s funeral

Barriers at the basilica: the logistical challenges of Pope Francis’s funeral

Defence and security mechanisms are deployed across Rome as authorities expect crowds of up to 200,000 peoplePope Francis’s funeral – latest updatesDespite Pope Francis’s desire for a simple and comparatively low-key send-off, those tasked with organising and delivering the funeral of the 266th Bishop of Rome still face a vast array of logistical, technological and security challenges.With as many as 170 foreign delegations – including those of …