POPE BENEDICT XVI TO LIE-IN-STATE AT ST. PETER’S BASILICA TODAY

The Vatican has released photographs of the body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on Dec. 31, 2022, at age 95. The Vatican on Sunday shared the first photos of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI since his death on Dec. 31. Benedict’s mortal remains have been laid in the chapel of the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, the pope emeritus’ home after his resignation, until they will be brought to St. Peter’s Basilica for public viewing on Jan. 2. Benedict XVI is dressed in red and gold vestments and wearing a gold…

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