Vatican asks mourners to stop taking ‘selfies’ with Pope Francis

Officials urge visitors to maintain respect during the late pontiff’s lying-in-state

Vatican officials have urged mourners to refrain from taking photographs with Pope Francis’s body as he lied in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, emphasizing the need for solemnity and respect during the period of mourning.

The appeal came after images and videos surfaced online showing visitors posing near the late pontiff’s casket. Vatican staff have...