Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI RIP
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI RIP
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died Saturday night (NZ time) at 9:34 pm in his residence at the Abbey of Mater Ecclesia.
“It is with great sadness that we announce that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away today at 9:34 am at the Martell Church Convent in the Vatican.
Earlier in the week, Pope Francis asked for prayers for Benedict. May the Lord comfort and sustain him in his testimony and his love of the Church until the end.
funeral plan
At a briefing held at the Holy See’s press office at noon (midnight NZ time), director Matteo Bruni told journalists that Pope Francis will preside over the Pope’s funeral at 9.30 CET on 5 January in St Peter’s Square. Told.
He added that Benedict XVI’s body will be laid to rest in the cathedral from Monday, where wishing devotees can pay their final respects with prayers and a final farewell.
The Deans of Cardinal Colleges usually preside over the Pope’s funeral. Never before has a current pope presided over a former pope’s funeral.
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