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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Benedict XVI's funeral on January 5
Former Pope died at his Vatican residence on December 31

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Thousands pay tribute to ex-pope Benedict at lying-in-state

Name: Thousands pay tribute to ex-pope Benedict at lying-in-state
Uploaded: 2023-01-02T17:22:07.000+05:30
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Description: Security officials expected at least 25,000 people to pass by the body on the first day of viewing

Security officials expected at least 25,000 people to pass by the body on the first day of viewing

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

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Thousands pay tribute to ex-pope Benedict at lying-in-state

Thousands of people paid their respects on Monday to former pope Benedict XVI at the start of three days of lying-in-state at Vatican city's St Peter's Basilica before his funeral.

95-year-old Benedict died on December 31 in the Vatican monastery where he had lived since his retirement in 2013

Twelve hours of viewing are scheduled for January 3rd and 4th before the funeral on January 5, which will be led by Pope Francis, at St. Peter's Square.

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