From the Sagrato of Saint Peter‘s Basilica, recitation of the Rosary and Solemn Requiem Mass for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI presided over by Pope Francis
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PAPAL CHAPEL FOR THE FUNERAL OF POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI: HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
God’s faithful people, gathered here, now accompanies and entrusts to him the life of the one who was their pastor. Like the women at the tomb, we too have come with the fragrance of gratitude and the balm of hope, in order to show him once more the love that is undying. We want to do this with the same wisdom, tenderness and devotion that he bestowed upon us over the years. Together, we want to say: “Father, into your hands we commend his spirit”.
Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom, may your joy be complete as you hear his voice, now and forever!
Half-masting of flags following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95
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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies in Vatican monastery aged 95
Dignitaries and religious leaders have been paying tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Saturday in a monastery in the Vatican at the age of 95.
Benedict, who was the first pontiff in almost 600 years to resign his position, rather than hold office for life, passed away on Saturday, according to a statement from the Vatican.
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