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Pope Emeritus Benedict Xvi Funeral
Pope Benedict XVI passed away at the age of 95-year on Saturday at 9:34 AM at the monastery at the Vatican’s Mater Ecclesiae.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has returned to the Father’s House.
The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who is 95 years old, passed away at 9:34 AM on Saturday morning in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. He had chosen this location as his residence after resigning from the Petrine ministry in 2013.
“It is with sorrow that I announce the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died at 9:34 AM on Saturday in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. The body of the Pope Emeritus will be available for the faithful to pay their respects in Saint Peter’s Basilica as of Monday morning, January 2, 2023. More information will be provided as it becomes available.“
News of worsening health condition
“Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s health had been deteriorating due to his advanced age for several days, as reported by the Press Office in updates on the situation.
Pope Francis publicly announced the worsening of his predecessor’s health at the end of the last General Audience of the year on December 28.”
“At the request of Pope Francis, people around the world prayed for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who was described as “very ill.”
The Pope asked that the Lord provide comfort and support to the Pope Emeritus as he bore witness to his love for the Church until the end.
In response to this call to prayer, numerous initiatives and expressions of solidarity and support emerged from people and secular leaders on every continent.”
Funeral plans
“Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press office, announced during a briefing that Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on January 5 at 9:30 CET in St. Peter’s Square. No tickets will be required to attend the Mass.”
Bruni also said the Pope Emeritus on Wednesday 28th, in the afternoon, received the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick in the Mater Ecclesiae monastery at the end of Holy Mass.
And speaking to reporters after the briefing he said Benedict specifically asked that everything – including the funeral – be marked by simplicity, just as he lived his life.
A statement later in the day shed more light on details regarding the lying in state, the funeral ceremony and the burial.
It noted that at the conclusion of the Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Holy Father, the Final Commendation and Valediction will take place.
The Pope Emeritus‘ remains will then be taken into St. Peter’s Basilica and then to the Vatican Grottos where he will be laid to rest.
Lying in state
“Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s remains will remain at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery until Monday morning, January 2. There are no plans for official visits or public prayers at this time.”
From 9 am on the same day, Benedict’s body will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica so the faithful can pay their final respects.
On Monday the Basilica will remain open from 9 am to 7 pm; on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 am to 7 pm.
How to watch Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass
“Pope Francis will celebrate the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on January 5 and the Mass and related events will be broadcast by EWTN. You can watch the live coverage on the EWTN YouTube channel. Please note that due to the time difference, those in Colorado will need to tune in during the early morning hours to watch the events.”
The schedule of events and special broadcasts is as follows:
- 12:30 a.m. MT – Funeral Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – Pope Francis celebrates the Solemn Funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, live from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
- 6 a.m. MT – Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – Live from the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels in Irondale, AL, celebrated by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word.
- 7 a.m. MT – Rosary for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – Live from the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels in Irondale, AL, led by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word.
- 9 a.m. MT – The Papacy of Reason – Interviews with Church leaders, Vatican experts, Vatican experts, and prominent Catholic journalists on the principal teaching themes of the Pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI.
- 10:10 a.m. MT – Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – From the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., celebrated by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio, in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica.
- 12:30 a.m. MT – Funeral Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – Pope Francis celebrates the Solemn Funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, live from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
- 6 a.m. MT – Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – Live from the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels in Irondale, AL, celebrated by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word.
- 7 a.m. MT – Rosary for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – Live from the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels in Irondale, AL, led by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word.
- 9 a.m. MT – The Papacy of Reason – Interviews with Church leaders, Vatican experts, Vatican experts, and prominent Catholic journalists on the principal teaching themes of the Pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI.
- 10:10 a.m. MT – Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – From the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., celebrated by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio, in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica.
FAQS – Pope Emeritus Benedict Xvi Funeral
What was the cause of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death?
a serious illness is the cause of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death.
How old was Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI when he passed away?
Pope Francis led tributes to his predecessor on Saturday, after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died in a monastery in the Vatican at the age of 95.
Where did Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI live after he resigned from the Petrine ministry in 2013?
After resigning from the Petrine ministry in 2013, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI chose to reside at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery within Vatican City.
When will the body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI be available for the public to pay their respects?
on January 5, the body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI be available for the public to pay their respects
Pope Emeritus Benedict Xvi Funeral
Pope Emeritus Benedict Xvi Funeral
