Posted on Dec 31, 2022
Why retired pope Benedict's funeral will be so unusual
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When retired Pope Benedict XVI is laid to rest on Thursday, it will be an event unprecedented in the modern history of the Catholic Church.
Not only was Benedict the first modern pope to step down, but his funeral will be highly unusual because the sitting pope will preside over the funeral of a former one.
Benedict died on Saturday morning in his residence, the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, the Vatican announced. The former pope was gravely ill over the past week.
Benedict's funeral mass is scheduled to take place on Thursday in St. Peter's Square. His remains are expected to be on public display in St. Peter's Basilica starting Monday for people to offer their final farewells.
When retired Pope Benedict XVI is laid to rest on Thursday, it will be an event unprecedented in the modern history of the Catholic Church.
Not only was Benedict the first modern pope to step down, but his funeral will be highly unusual because the sitting pope will preside over the funeral of a former one.
Benedict died on Saturday morning in his residence, the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, the Vatican announced. The former pope was gravely ill over the past week.
Benedict's funeral mass is scheduled to take place on Thursday in St. Peter's Square. His remains are expected to be on public display in St. Peter's Basilica starting Monday for people to offer their final farewells.
Why retired pope Benedict's funeral will be so unusual
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MAY HE RIP: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023: PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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