Eyewitness
Eyewitness
Fighter jets, a naval destroyer and guns on show: ‘Unprecedented’ security operation for Pope’s funeral
Pope Francis's decision to be buried outside the Vatican has heightened the security operation around his funeral, which is drawing in leaders from around the world.
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Ciriaco Sarnelli, Carabinieri military police chief
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A member of the security personnel wields an anti-drone gun for the Pope's funeral
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Huge crowds have come from around the world to see the Pope's body
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The control room from where security officials can see across the Italian capital
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Elisabetta Accardo, Rome Police control room spokeswoman
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