Pope Inherits the Culture of Love and Willingness
Through his circular, Pope Benedict XVI had wanted to give a warning about the phenomenon of a world where religion was often misinterpreted and misused. Even God's name was sometimes used as justification for revenge.
People queue to see off late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lied out in state inside St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican where thousands went to pay their homage. Pope Benedict, the German theologian who will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died, the Vatican announced Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. He was 95.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was buried on Thursday (1/5/2023). A simple but solemn requiem mass was led by Pope Francis and attended by at least 100,000 mourners who packed the field of Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
"Benedict, hopefully your joy will be complete when you hear His voice. Now and forever," Francis said in a prayer. This mass was a rare occurrence. It was led by the Pope, who is still in power, for a pope who has died.