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PHOTOS: Calls for sainthood as Pope Francis leads tens of thousands in Pope Emeritus Benedict funeral mass

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Last updated: 2023/01/05 at 4:02 PM
admin2 Published January 5, 2023
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Pope Francis presides over the funeral Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Jan. 5, 2023. (CNS photo/Chris Warde-Jones)
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Pope Francis on Thursday presided over the funeral of his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

In one of the rarest of scenes in two millennia of Catholic Church history, Pope Francis offered a subtle send-off to someone he extolled as a pastor who “spread and testified” to the Gospel for his entire life.

Pallbearers carry the casket of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before Pope Francis’ celebration of his funeral Mass Jan. 5, 2023. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

During a brief, seven-minute homily to a crowd of thousands gathered during a cool, foggy morning in St. Peter’s Square, Francis reflected on the life of Christ, marked by “hands of forgiveness and compassion, healing and mercy, anointing and blessing,” seemingly drawing a parallel to the same devotion with which Benedict served the church. 

Cardinals in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, before the funeral.

A cardinal blessing Benedict’s coffin.

Mourners arriving early in St. Peter’s Square.

Thousands gathered for the ceremony.

In Uganda, members of the Catholic community held mass in honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict.

Happening Now: Celebrating the Life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at Lubaga Cathedral.
Main Celebrant Archbishop Luigi Bianco Papal Nuncio to Uganda. In attendance Bishop Anthony Zziwa, Archbishop Augustine Kasujja, Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere, Papal Knights and Papal Dames. pic.twitter.com/24R8EqX5nu

— Ugandan Catholics Online (@ugcatholics) January 5, 2023

Celebrating the Life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Gulu
Archbishop John Baptist Odama reads his message on Benedict XVI's personal story during the Requiem Mass at St Joseph's Cathedral Gulu.

Key amongst the message was, "stand strong in faith, don't be confused."
📸R. Pacis pic.twitter.com/4tItKCLkrP

— Ugandan Catholics Online (@ugcatholics) January 5, 2023
People hold up a sign saying, “Santo Subito” (Sainthood Now) as Pope Francis concludes the funeral Mass for Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Jan. 5, 2023. (CNS photo/Chris Warde-Jones)
The coffin of the late Pope Emeritus is placed in its final resting place in the grottos of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Wednesday

The body of Benedict XVI lying in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Credit…James Hill for The New York Times

Bishops and cardinals prayed in the basilica near Benedict’s body.

Credit…James Hill for The New York Times

Lining up to pay homage to the pope emeritus.

Credit…Alessandro Grassani for The New York Times

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