Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican

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Pope Francis marked the traditional World Day of Peace on Sunday. But the start of the new year at the Vatican was overshadowed by the death of his predecessor, Benedict. Benedict, who stepped down in 2013, had been the first pontiff in 600 years to resign. His funeral on Thursday will be the first time in many centuries that a sitting pope will preside.

Published 5 months ago · Holy See

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Times of India

Pope Francis marks New Year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict

Pope Francis prayed for his predecessor's passage to heaven as he presided over a special New Year's Day Mass Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica, a day after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died in retirement at the Vatican. The huge basilica will host Benedict’s coffin starting on Monday. Thousands of faithful are expected to attend the first of three days of viewing.

5 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Pope Benedict XVI: Thousands pay respects at the Vatican

Thousands of people are paying their respects to Benedict before his funeral on Thursday.

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Reuters

Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican

Pope Francis marked the Roman Catholic Church's traditional World Day of Peace on Sunday but the start of the new year at the Vatican was overshadowed by the death of his predecessor, Benedict.

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Pope marks new year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict

Pope Francis has marked the new year by presiding over Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and praying for his late retired predecessor

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CTV News

Pope marks New Year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict

Pope Francis prayed for his predecessor's passage to heaven and again expressed thanks for a lifetime of service to the church, during New Year's Day appearances a day after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died in retirement at the Vatican.

5 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Independent

Vatican begins preparations for Pope Benedict XVI's funeral

The Vatican City has begun its preparations for the funeral of the late Pope Benedict XVI. He died aged 95 on the morning of Saturday, 31 December, the Vatican confirmed. Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of his predecessor on Thursday. The pontiff visited the nativity scene at St Peter’s Square on Saturday, after Benedict XVI’s death was announced. From Monday, 2 January, Benedict XVI will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday…

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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