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Historic but spare funeral for Pope Benedict XVI, led by Pope Francis

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Pope Francis presided over the funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. This is the full video of his homily. Here's the full text: Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. These were the final words spoken by the Lord on the cross.

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The Washington Post

Historic but spare funeral for Pope Benedict XVI, led by Pope Francis

The ceremony for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lacked the scale and emotion of the last papal funeral, reflecting what it means to die as a beloved sitting pope vs. a retired one.

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CBS News

Pope Benedict XVI's funeral led by his successor, Pope Francis, in a first for the Catholic Church

Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.

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Philstar Global

Full homily of Pope Francis at Benedict XVI's funeral

At 9:30 a.m. in the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2023 at Vatican City's St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis presided over the funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. This is the full video of his homily.

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Últimas Noticias

Pope Francis presides over Benedict XVI's funeral at the Vatican - Últimas Noticias

Never before has a Supreme Pontiff presided over the funeral of his immediate predecessor, as is the case at that of Benedict XVI.

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India West

Pope Francis Pays Tribute To Pope Benedict At Funeral

ROME, (ANI) – Pope Francis on January 5 paid tribute to his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, at his funeral at St. Peter’s Square, which was attended by a sea of mournersN. It was the first time that a Pope presided over the funeral of his predecessor. Benedict is the first Pope in about 600 years to resign from his position rather than holding office for life. Benedict died on December 31, aged 95, at a monastery in Vatican City. His funeral was…

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