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Thousands of people in the Vatican bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI

2023-01-03 13:59:38Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Thousands of people in the Vatican bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI

Tens of thousands of worshipers and tourists flocked to the Vatican to pay their last respects to former Pope Benedict XVI, who died on New Year's Eve at the age of 95.

A long line formed around St. Peter's Square at dawn. The Vatican announced about 35,000 visitors per day

The transfer of his body to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest Catholic church in the world that can accommodate tens of thousands of worshipers, took place in the early hours of Monday morning, and they will be able to say goodbye to the former Pope until Wednesday.

Pope Francis will preside over Thursday's funeral, and it is the first time a pope will be buried by his successor.

About 60,000 people are expected at the funeral of the former Pope, including cardinals and heads of state. Even the German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has announced his participation in the funeral ceremony in Rome.

Former Pope Benedict XVI died on December 31, 2022 at his residence in the Vatican at the age of 95.

In February 2013, Benedict XVI shocked the world, becoming the first pope since 1415 to resign from the role for health reasons.

He then became known by a new title, 'emeritus', which means pensioner in English.


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