The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Until early Monday morning, Benedict's body will remain in the small monastery within the Vatican where he lived. Above: Benedict lies in state today. Kasper, who was among the cardinals who elected Benedict to the papacy in 2005, added that the resignation gave a more human vision to the papacy: that the pope is a man and is dependent on his physical and mental strengths.. At two sides of the piazza's colonnade, viewers went through the usual security measures required for tourists entering the basilica passing through metal detectors and screening bags through an X-ray machine. Public viewing for Benedict was to lastfor 10 hours on Monday in St. Peter's Basilica. Pope Benedict lies in state at the Vatican. Kasper served as head of the Vaticans Christian unity office during Benedicts papacy. The church lives and grows every day, also thanks to their words. Religion. "Pope Francis some years ago had discussed the possibility of a future in which there could have been more than one Pope Emeritus, even more than two of them," he says. Pope 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 a decade ago. Two Swiss Guards stood at attention on either side of the body, which bore no papal insignia or regalia, such as a crosier, the silver staff with a crucifix, or a pallium, a band of cloth worn around the neck worn by archdiocesan bishops. ", "He was very important for me: for what I am, my way of thinking, my values. Catholics attending the funeral will include Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen, his secretary said. Build the strongest argument relying on authoritative content, attorney-editor expertise, and industry defining technology. The crowds have been large, but not nearly as big as those for John Paul II. I think his main legacy was teaching us how to be free, she said. Benedict left an important mark on theology and spiritualitybut also on the history of the papacy with his courage to step aside, Kasper told The Associated Press. Here are the initial details of the ceremonies, as outlined in a Vatican statement. Pope emeritus Benedict XVI's body is lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica, and thousands of people lined up hours before dawn on Monday to pay their respects. Pope Benedict Body Lying in State At Vatican. (CNS/Paul Haring) by Robert Mickens In retirement, Pope Benedict living 'low-key' life. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. local time in St. Peter's Square. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the funeral in St Peter's Square, in front of St Peter's Basilica, at 9:30 local time (8:30 GMT). 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is one of the very, very few Catholic popes ever to step down as leader instead of remaining in the role for life. 'I told her his story and she was really excited to come to Rome to say goodbye,' Mr Groppelli said. Pope Emeritus Benedict's body arrives in St. Peter's Basilica for lying The former pope is dressed in red and gold . ", "He was very important for me: for what I am, my way of thinking, my values. Pope Benedict pledges obedience to next pope - The Catholic Register Key points: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was the first pontiff in 600 years to resign The Vatican says his body will lie in state in St Peter's Basilica, with his funeral to be held on January 5 Pope Francis described Benedict as a noble, kind man who was a gift to the church and the world CNN's . On the eve of the first of three days of viewing, Italian security officials had said at least 25,000-30,000 people would come on Monday. By Harry Howard For Mailonline and Reuters and Ap, Published: 10:15 EDT, 3 January 2023 | Updated: 22:00 EDT, 3 January 2023. Pope Benedict XVI: Around 200,000 attend lying in state Thousands more people are queuing outside St Peter's Basicilia to pay their respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI who is lying in state in the Vatican for one more day before his funeral on Thursday. Benedict's funeral will then take place on Thursday at 9.30am local time in St. Peter's Square, in front of the basilica, and be presided over by Pope Francis. Thousands of people lined up hours before dawn on Monday to pay their respects to pope emeritus Benedict XVI as his body lies in statein St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Pope Francis will preside over the funeral - the first time a sitting Pope has led his predecessor's funeral in over 220 years, the Vatican says. The liturgy for Thursday's funeral Mass will be based mostly on that for a reigning pope, with some minor modifications, particularly in the prayers, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. Sombre new images show the late Pope Benedict XVI lying in state in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican today, The Vatican said 25,000 more people visited the body on Tuesday morning, following the 65,000 who visited on Monday. Public viewing was set for 10 hours on Monday, and 12 hours each on Tuesday and Wednesday before Thursday mornings funeral, which will be led by Pope Francis, at St. Peters Square. Thousands line up to see former pope Benedict's body lying in state | CBC News Loaded. But scandals loomed large over Benedict's papacy. ", "There were progressive and conservative elements to him," he adds. He had a special intelligence in saying what was essential in his faith and that was contagious for other faithful. ", He added: "Let us unite all together, with one heart and one soul, in giving thanks to God for the gift of this faithful servant of the Gospel and of the church.". "He had a special intelligence in saying what was essential in his faith and that was contagious" for other faithful. About 200,000 people paid their respects to Benedict XVI, the pope emeritus, during the three days his body was lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican officials said on Wednesday. Catholics are flocking to the Vatican to pay their respects to pope emeritus Benedict ahead of his lying in state. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Tuccio added that he had studied theology, and his pontificate accompanied me during my university years.. 'I am sure that an important part of the Church's history has closed and now we have to move on without him.'. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 's body, his head resting on a pair of crimson pillows, lay in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday as thousands of people filed by to pay tribute to the pontiff. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. local time in St. Peter's Square. This is why I wanted to say goodbye today.". "The resignation of Pope Benedict and the dual existence of the two Popes made this a unique time," one priest told PEOPLE. Story. The Vatican is trying to tampe down the latest tempest over the 1983 disappearance of a Vatican employees teenage daughter. Security officials expected at least 25,000 people to pass by the body on the first day of viewing. Benedicts body was dressed with a miter, the peaked headgear of a bishop, and a red cloak. Upon retirement, Benedict left the Vatican for several months while cardinals selected and installed Francis. Among those coming to the basilica viewing was Cardinal Walter Kasper, like Benedict, a German theologian. In 2013, Benedict made headlines when he unexpectedly stepped down from his role, becoming the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. Hes a German pope and I am from Germany, she said. "When I was young I participated in World Youth Days,'' said the pilgrim, referring to the jamborees of young faithful held periodically and attended by pontiffs. "With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican," wrote Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office. I arrived here at around 7:30, after leaving Venice last night," Tuccio said. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Robert De Niro is joined by Christopher Walken, Harvey Keitel and Tommy Mottola at funeral of his 18-year-old grandson 'who died after taking fentanyl-laced pills at his $1m Wall Street apartment', Karine Jean-Pierre snaps at 'incredibly irresponsible' PRESS for asking if West Wing cocaine belonged to Hunter or the Biden family (but still refuses to rule it out), The great cellphone bill rip-off! "The body of the Pope Emeritus will be in the Basilica of Saint Peter's where the faithful can go with their prayers for a last meeting with the Pope Emeritus to greet him and to say goodbye.". Benedict left an "important mark" on theology and spirituality, but also on the history of the papacy with his courage to step aside, Kasper told The Associated Press. Instead, he asked to be known as Father Benedictand lived out his life atthe monastery onthe Vatican grounds. Thousands line up to see former pope Benedict's body lying in state This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. The funeral will be marked by simplicity in keeping with Benedict's wishes, the Vatican said. The Swiss Guard protect the pope and his residence. Benedict XVI has his rosary in his folded hands.The public will be able to view his body until 7 p.m. in the days leading up to his funeral on Jan. 5. Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Alessandra Tarantino/AP Tuccio added that he had studied theology, and "his pontificate accompanied me during my university years. Roberto Regoli, a priest and professor of contemporary Church history at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, says Benedict's legacy will be marked by his time spent as a theologist and a cardinal. People paid their respects in St Peter's Basilica, Benedict XVI's body lay in state in St Peter's Basilica for public viewing, Other mourners paid their respects in their own countries, such as at this Mass in the Dominican Republic, Pope Francis gives thanks for Pope Benedict's life. Retired Pope Benedict XVI's body begins lying in state at Vatican - NPR He is seen wearing red liturgical vestments and has a mitre on his head while holding a rosary in his hands. Hewas 95, and his death came just days after Pope Francis asked for prayers following reports that his predecessor's health was failing. Thousands queue to view body of former pope Benedict XVI lying in state Both were on Pope John Paul II's body when it lay in state in 2005. The Pope Emeritus will be laid to rest in the tombs beneath the Basilica - where more than 90 pontiffs are buried - according to his final wishes. Pope Benedict Lying in State Ahead of Unprecedented Funeral - People.com His death, Peloso tells PEOPLE, will mark a turning point for Pope Francis. Benedicts body was taken to St. Peters before dawn on Monday morning from the monastery where he had lived, and it will remain there until his funeral on Thursday. "Further information will be provided as soon as possible. ", As Regoli explains, Benedict "is very difficult to box and place in a specific context," and is "impossible to label. "He also lived at this time of recent history of the Catholic Church, and his legacy has been the face of the Catholic Church in these last 50 years," Regoli says. The frail, 95-year-old Benedict died Saturday morning in the Vatican monastery where he had lived since his retirement. Thousands more people are queuing outside St Peter's Basicilia to pay their respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI who is lying in state in the Vatican for one more day before his funeral. 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Among those coming to the basilica viewing was Cardinal Walter Kasper, like Benedict, a German theologian. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Earlier today during New Year's Day appearances, Pope Francis prayed for his predecessor's passage to heaven and again expressed thanks for a lifetime of service to the church. 65K mourn Benedict XVI as pope emeritus lies in state at Vatican An estimated 65,000 people have visited Vatican City to pay their respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, whose body is lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica. This pope, I hold him in my heart, she added. More about Emma Bubola, Elisabetta Povoledo has been writing about Italy for nearly three decades, and has been working for The Times and its affiliates since 1992. 01/03/2023. ', Commenting on Benedict's relationship with Francis, who was elected to succeed him in 2013, Mr Groppelli said: 'I believe there's no real war or competition within the church and between popes. Benedict's body, dressed in red and gold liturgical vestments and placed on a simple dais, was moved in a procession just before dawn through the Vatican Gardens from the monastery to a spot in front of the main altar of Christendom's largest church. Some think Benedict is still pope - Where Peter Is While the number of visitors was large, there were no signs of the huge crowds who came to pay their respects to John Paul, when millions waited for hours to enter the basilica. I owed it to him.. Pope Benedict XVI: Lying in state at the Vatican begins He was 95. During the past three days of lying in state, mourners travelled from all over the world to pay their respects to the former Pope. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Sister Regina Brand was among the mourners who came to the square before dawn. ', The body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican today, Benedict resigned from his position in 2013, making him the first pope in more than 600 years to do so, Benedict has been lying in state without any papal regalia, such as a crosier - a silver staff with a crucifix - or a pallium - a band of cloth worn around the neck, Mourners gather near the body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as it lies in state, The former pope died on Saturday - just days after Pope Francis called for prayers as he was very ill, Mourners hold pictures of Benedict and the Virgin Mary as they wait in line to pay their respects at St Peter's Basilica, Francis will preside at Benedict's funeral in St Peter's Square on Thursday with tens of thousands of mourners expected to attend, Benedict was elected as the 265th pope in April 2005 at the age of 78 and spent eight years leading the world's 1.3 billion Catholics before he stepped down. "That with sorrow, we inform you that the Pope Emeritus Benedict 16th passed away today this morning at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae monastery in the Vatican. Video, 00:00:39Pope Francis gives thanks for Pope Benedict's life, Hollywood actors announce start of major strike, Heatwave scorches millions across US southwest, India set to launch historic Moon mission, Greek coastguard 'pressured' migrant boat survivors, Murders and mayhem tearing apart an Indian state, Explained: The media scandal gripping the UK, The problem statue in America's most sacred shrine, 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap', The firms giving nature a stake in their businesses, Webb telescope image dazzles on first birthday. As is traditional for popes, Benedict's body will be placed in a cypress coffin which will be carried out of St. Peter's Basilica and into the square for the funeral. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Tens of thousands of people lined up outside St. Peters Basilica in Vatican City on Monday to pay last respects to Benedict XVI, the pope emeritus, who died on Saturday at age 95 and is now lying in state. "The thing I thought when he died was that I would like to be as free as he was.". Some made long trips to come see Benedicts body. Benedictdied Saturday. I think he was a sort of peoples grandfather living in the Vatican.. Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty. Almost 200,000 people paid homage to former Pope Benedict XVI during his lying in state over the last three days, the Vatican says. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free weekly newsletter to get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday. Kasper served as head of the Vatican's Christian unity office during Benedict's papacy. The burial will happen immediately after the funeral, and Benedict will be placed in the same niche where his predecessor John Paul II had been buried. The lying-in-state of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died Saturday at the age of 95, began Monday in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City ahead of his funeral later this . No official visits to see his body, or public prayers, will be held during this time. Marina Ferrante, 62, was among them. Almost 100,000 mourners are set to pay their respects from Catholics bow their heads and say prayers as they fill out Pope Emeritus Benedict passed away on Saturday at the age of 95, The Pope who shocked the world after becoming first to resign since 1415: How Joseph Ratzinger, son of a police officer who lived through Nazi rule, became Benedict XVI in 2005 aged 78, the first German to be head of Catholic Church in 1,000 years, Do not sell or share my personal information. Catholics pay tribute to ex-pope Benedict at lying-in-state READ MORE:Horror photos show car impaled on 20ft of motorway guardrail, We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Matteo Martelli, 36, a student nurse, traveled from Milan with his wife to say a last goodbye to Benedict, who they said they admired for his writings on faith and reason. In 2009, two separate reports described the level of sexual abuse within the Irish Church, the BBC reported. Benedicts hands were clasped, a rosary around his fingers. Workers on Monday were setting up an altar in the square for the funeral Mass. Francis will preside at Benedict's funeral in St Peter's Square on Thursday with tens of thousands of mourners expected to attend. hide caption. Pope Francis has chosen a bishop from his Argentine homeland for one of the Vaticans most powerful positions. Before being laid in the crypt, his body will be sealed in a zinc coffin, which will then be put in a wooden case. Twelve hours of viewing are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday before Thursday morning's funeral, which will be led by Pope Francis, at St. Peter's Square. But now that Pope Benedict has gone to the Lord, I think that Pope Francis will stick to those principles that he has established - that he will continue in this ministry as long as he believes that he is capable," he said, adding that he did not think a decision about stepping down was in any way imminent. The doors of the basilica were swung open so members of the public could pay respects to the late pontiff, who shocked the world in 2013 by retiring from the papacy, the first to do so in 600 years. Emma Bubola reported from Vatican City and Elisabetta Povoledo reported from Rome. An American man who lives in Rome called the opportunity to view the body an amazing experience. Mountain Butorac, 47, who is originally from Atlanta, said he arrived 90 minutes before dawn. Pope Francis, 86, has been carrying on his normal workload since Benedict died. Also being arranged were rows of chairs for the faithful who want to attend the funeral. "Never before has . In retirement, Pope Benedict living 'low-key' life His longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, and a handful of consecrated laywomen who served in Benedicts household, followed the van by foot for a few hundred yards in a silent procession toward the basilica. Filippo Tuccio, 35, came from Venice on an overnight train to view Benedict's body. More than half the worlds population sees AP journalism every day. Twelve hours of viewing are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday before Thursday morning's funeral, which will be led by Pope Francis, at St. Peter's Square. The industry leader for online information for tax, accounting and finance professionals. 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Filippo Tuccio, 35, came from Venice on an overnight train to view Benedict's body. I certainly cannot imagine him in a room, in a monastery, closed up and inactive.". "It will mean that Pope Francis will be free to do as he wants without [Benedict's] spiritual presence, which was very much guided by a conservative and traditional spirit," Peloso says. His longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, and a handful of consecrated laywomen who served in Benedict's household, followed the van by foot in a silent procession toward the basilica. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. At 86, Francis has had his own health troubles of late and recently acknowledged the possibility of a future resignation should he "become impaired for medical reasons or whatever.". Just after 9 a.m. (0800 GMT), the doors of the basilica were swung open so the public, some who had waited for hours in the dampness before dawn, could pay their respects to the late pontiff, who retired from the papacy in 2013 to become the first pope to do so in 600 years. Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was among the thousands paying tribute yesterday,following Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in going to St Peter's Basilica and standing besides Benedict's body for a few moments with his head bowed in prayer.