Late Pope Benedict Lies In Home Chapel
The Vatican on Sunday shared photos of the late Pope emeritus, Benedict XVI, lying in his home chapel.
Benedict died on Saturday aged 95.
The Vatican revealed that the body of the Pope emeritus will remain at rest at the 'Mater Ecclesiae' monastery, where had been living before death. However, from Monday morning at 9 am, the Pope Emeritus’ body with lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica for public viewing until Thursday morning.
Pope Benedict XVI, who became the first Pontiff in 600 years to resign, has died aged 95.
A spokesman for the Holy See confirmed Benedict died on Saturday morning, December 31, 2022.
They said: "With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9.34am in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be provided as soon as possible."
Credit: Twitter | Vatican
More photos below.
Comments
Post a Comment