Pope Benedict XVI Dies at 95, Vatican shattered

People will pay their respect to the former Pope Benedict XVI. He died at 95 years of age. He was suffering from ill health for several years. After the funeral, Pope Francis will preside. It is the first time that the successor will bury Pope. When dawn broke down on the Vatican, a queue formed at St Peter Square’s edge.

Father Alfredo Elnar, 30, from the Philippines, has studied and admired the former pontiff. He talked about theological writing. And also talked about the emptiness he is experiencing after Pope’s death.

Pope has done a lot of things, and Sister Marianna Patricevic, a nun from Croatia, was grateful for it. There is also no subject where there is no presence of the Pope’s views.

In 2013, Benedict XVI was the 1st Pope to resign in 600 years, citing ailing health. At St. Peter’s Basilica, his body will be shown for 3 days. They have also allowed to pay their respects until 7 pm every evening.

The funeral is going to take place in St Peter’s Square. The tomb will lie beneath St. Basilica. The Vatican released the pictures of the body on Sunday. People from all over the world have paid tribute to Pope. It is going to draw a massive crowd.

The last papal funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005 drew about 4 million people to Rome. However, it was one of the largest Christian gatherings in the chapters of history.

Benedict always wanted to keep things simple at his funeral, as per the Vatican. The guest list is not prepared yet. However, it will include Italian delegations and Benedict’s native Germany.

The president of the US, Joe Biden, expressed his grief. Also, Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy, hailed Pope as a great unforgettable man. Also, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvia comforted the admirers of the Holy Father.

The entire world is depressed hearing this news. People from all over the world have also expressed their dignity towards the great man.

Credits: BBC