Pope Francis leads funeral for predecessor Benedict XVI, a first in modern times
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4 developments- Dec 31, 2022Only center coverage:Pope Francis to lead unique funeral for ex-pope Benedict
- Jan 4, 2023Catholics in the US unite to mourn Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
- Jan 5, 2023Pope Francis leads funeral for predecessor Benedict XVI, a first in modern times
- Jan 6, 2023PolitiFact - Pope Benedict wanted a simple funeral. There’s no evidence he asked that Biden not attend
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Quiet for 1371 daysLast development · Jan 6, 2023 — PolitiFact - Pope Benedict wanted a simple funeral. There’s no evidence he asked that Biden not attend
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8 viewpointsPolitiFact - Pope Benedict wanted a simple funeral. There’s no evidence he asked that Biden not attend
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15 viewpointsFormer Pope Benedict XVI's funeral was held at the Vatican
Thousands of mourners pack St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Benedict
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1 viewpointFaithful mourn Benedict XVI at funeral presided over by pope
Pope Benedict XVI's funeral: Pope Francis remembers the dead pontiff's life, legacy and courage
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI funeral mass held in Saint Peter's Square, presided over by Pope Francis
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6 articlesBenedict XVI funeral draws estimated 100,000 Catholics to St Peter’s Square
Pope Francis to lead ‘solemn but simple’ funeral for ex-pontiff Benedict
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