Tag: Pope Benedict’s death

Benedict XVI to be buried on January 5, Pope Francis to lead funeral

Dec 31, 2022

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by

Bartholomew Madukwe

in Religion, Top Story

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, would preside over the funeral for former pope Benedict XVI, who has died at the age of 95, on January 5, the Vatican said Saturday. “On Thursday, January 5, at 9:30 am (0830 GMT) the funeral is expected to take place in Saint Peter’s Square, presided over…