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Benedict XVI: the “sober, but solemn” funeral of the pope emeritus in photos

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Pope Francis presided over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis presided over the funeral of his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, before thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Thursday.

Various personalities such as Queen Emeritus Sofía of Spain, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish President Andrzej Duda, among others, were present at the ceremony.

In his homily, Pope Francis highlighted the work of the German Benedict XVI at the head of the Church since 2005, replacing John Paul II, until 2013 when he resigned.

“Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom, may your joy be perfect in hearing his voice definitively and forever,” the Pope said.

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