Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of Benedict XVI on January 5

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The information was given by Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni. The retired pope died at the age of 95 today, out of sight in a former convent within the Vatican gardens, where he has lived since 2013.

For the first time in the thousand-year history of the Catholic Church, Francisco the Argentine, a reigning pope, will bury another pope – XVI.

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According to a note from the Vatican, Benedict 16 died at 9:34 am (5:34 am Brazilian time). Francis said on Wednesday the 28th that the retired pope was “very ill” and asked the Church to pray for him. The Vatican later said in a statement that his health had suddenly “deteriorated” and that he was receiving ongoing medical care.

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The Catholic Church has announced that the funeral of Benedict XVI will rest in St. Peter’s Basilica from Monday, 2nd, to receive the last farewell of the faithful.

On social media, political and religious authorities mourned the death. See the echoes.

* with AFP

31.12.2022 08:32Updated on 31.12.2022 08:41

source: Noticias

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