The death of former Pope Benedict XVI.. and the funeral is next Thursday
The former pope passed away at the age of 95.
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The former Pope Benedict XVI died yesterday, at the age of 95, who had surprised the world by stepping down in 2013, and the director of the Press House, affiliated to the Holy See, Matteo Bruni, said in a statement: “With much pain I inform you that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI He died at nine o'clock and 34 minutes, in the monastery of Mater Ecclesia in the Vatican.
Bruni also announced that Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of the Emeritus Pope next Thursday, in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, at 9:30 local time, and confirmed that the body of the late Pope will be buried in St. Peter's Basilica, starting tomorrow.
Reactions followed the death of the Emeritus Pope, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz considered that the world had lost a prominent figure, and French President Emmanuel Macron praised Benedict XVI's efforts for a more fraternal world, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his grief over the death of the Emeritus Pope, while she announced The Anglican Church prays for the late Pope.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the late Pope, saying he was a "defender of traditional Christian values," and sent a message of condolence to Pope Francis.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised the late pope, describing him as a "giant of faith and reason".
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her sorrow at the death of the Pope Emeritus, offering her condolences to all Catholics.
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