In pictures: Last glimpse of Pope

1 of 11 Mourners hoping to see Pope John Paul's body on the final day of public viewing faced a long night of waiting.

2 of 11 In the darkness, they continued to crowd into St Peter's Square.

3 of 11 Once inside the great basilica, there was more waiting as the crowds queued to view the Pope's body.

4 of 11 But by dawn, St Peter's Square was empty - the Italian authorities had closed the queue to ease congestion.

5 of 11 Disappointed pilgrims tried to plead with the police to be allowed into the basilica.

6 of 11 Rome's authorities say they cannot cope with any more pilgrims. Across the city, people are sleeping in the streets.

7 of 11 Keeping the streets clean is proving a difficult task.

8 of 11 Nuns trained as medics are on hand to help in the event of any emergencies.

9 of 11 Joining the estimated four million pilgrims are at least 3,500 members of the world's media.

10 of 11 With more than 200 world leaders flying in for Friday's funeral, security is the highest priority.

11 of 11 The tight security measures are evident in the skies above the Vatican.