Pope Benedict laid to rest in Vatican City

Thousands mourn former Pope Benedict at Vatican funeral

Pope Francis joined tens of thousands of faithful in bidding farewell to Benedict XVI at a rare requiem Mass Thursday for a dead pope presided over by a living one.

Thousands gather as Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest in Rome

To the tolling of bells, former Pope Benedict XVI was laid to rest in Rome today, a decade after his shock resignation.

Former Pope Benedict XVI's funeral was held at the Vatican

Former Pope Benedict XVI was buried at the Vatican Thursday after his funeral, bringing an end to an unprecedented decade in which a reigning pope lived side by side with his predecessor.

Funeral held at Vatican for Benedict XVI

Pope Francis has presided over a funeral service of the late Pope Benedict XVI, who retired in 2013 and died on December 31.

The funeral of Pope Benedict XVI takes place in Vatican City

Pope Francis has presided at the funeral of former Pope Benedict before tens of thousands of mourners in Vatican City. Video: Reuters

Funeral held at Vatican for Benedict XVI

Pope Francis has presided over a funeral service of the late Pope Benedict XVI, who retired in 2013 and died on December 31.