From a Vatican City pal:

Last night, I managed to speak with Bertie Ahern, the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland. He had just come from viewing the body of the Holy Father, and was giving an impromptu press conference outside the colonnade of the square.
He mentioned how he had seen the crowds on televison, but it didn’t do full justice to the scene. Probably because while giving his comments, thousands of pilgrims were sacked out in sleeping bags all around him!
Think about it, more people than live in Ireland have come to Rome for this.