Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in nearly 600 years, has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced.
His death was announced in Rome on Dec. 31. His funeral Mass will be held on Jan. 5, 2023, in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican said.
The Vatican press office director, Matteo Bruni, said Dec. 31: “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican.”
Benedict XVI’s body will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica beginning on Jan. 2, 2023.
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BISH. MAKURDI DIOC.
Most. Rev. Dr. Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe Cmf
PARISH PRIEST
Rev. Fr. Dr. Moses IORAPUU
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Fr. Jacob Atsehekaa VC
RESIDENT PRIEST
Fr. Moses Iorshamber VC