WebAfter his closest companions kept vigil at the Matter Ecclesiae monastery, the Pope emeritus' body was placed into a car and taken to the Basilica. #pope #v... WebJan 2, 2024 · Benedict, who was previously known as Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, was 95. His death follows reports this week that his health had been failing. A statement from Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni on Saturday morning said: “With pain I inform that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesia Monastery in the Vatican.”
Pope Emeritus Benedict’s body carried to St. Peter’s Basilica
WebPope Emeritus Benedict XVI 's body lay in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday as thousands of people filed by to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring … WebApr 3, 2014 · Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Ratzinger on April 16, 1927, in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria, Germany, the youngest of three children. His father was a policeman and his mother a hotel cook (before ... graham stevenson cricketer
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WebApr 6, 2024 · Pope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus PP. XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI.; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) was the 265th Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the head of the Catholic Church.He was elected on 19 April 2005 in a papal conclave, celebrated his … WebApr 7, 2024 · Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, was elected to the papacy on April 19, 2005, the 265th successor to St. Peter. Since his resignation became effective on February 28, 2013, he has been Pope Emeritus. He died on December 31, 2024 at the age of 95. WebBenedict XVI’s body will lie in state at Saint Peter’s Basilica beginning on Jan. 2. The funeral service for Pope Emeritus is scheduled to take place in St. Peter’s Square on Jan. 5. Pope ... graham stevenson cricket