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>> reporter: early this morning, te body of pope benedict xvi wae the cardinal archpriest of st. peters blessed the body with holy water and incee. in benedicts hands, a rosary, and the ring on his finger with an image of st. benedict, his papal namesake, the patron saint of europe. the former pope had hoped his reign would bring many europeans back into the churchs fold, but it didnt turn out that way. and then, the people came. 65,000 of them today, far more than the vatican had expected. and ...

God save the king, that is something that i think a lot of scottish people and other people in the uk and around the world havent seen before. and its a fascinating insight into what the snp actually believe in a way that will surprise many people. i think this wave of pro—uk, pro—monarchy sentiment is going to have a big effect on scottish independence for a while. when the scottish last got to vote on independence, queen elizabeth urged them to consider theirfuture "very ca refully." the g...

Of course, charles�*s kingdom isnt just about lines on a map. its also about what the public think and whether they remain content with the traditions of a constitutional monarchy. you only have to look at these queues to appreciate the enormous levels of affection felt for the queen. but in the future, will the people be content for the royal family to continue as if nothing has changed, or will they want a more cost—efficient, streamlined monarchy? i think we will end up within 10 years, m...

He obviously had a great affection for benedict, visited him often, spoke of him in very warm terms. my guess is were going to hear more about the gospel for the day than we will about -- [laughter] the life of benedict. but ill be just curious to find out what he says. robert: bishop robert barron, a pleasure to have you with us and really thrilled to have your perspective. >> god bless you, thanks. mike: a defiant speech from ukraines president as 2022 drew to the close. thats next. ♪ ♪

Peters basilica in and so many people could fit into think peters square and the adjoining streets leading up to it. that remains to be seen. if it is a funeral mass is held inside then, of course, that will be restricted to those who are able to get tickets, but certainly even if the masses inside, people will be able to go into the square, there are big jumbotron set up. you can participate. in the mask by praying and watching the mess on tv, so i anticipate a big outpouring of love and affect...

Outpouring of love. and uh well see the college of cardinals from out throughout the world flying into rome, uh , in order to be part of that funeral cortege and that prayer at mass. and then the faithful coming in because you know he was. people may recall that popes have what we call wednesday audiences where anybody whos in rome and get a ticket. theres no charge and you can go either st peters basilica square or into the pole, the sticks hall of big meeting room that can hold thousands of pe...

Isnt just about lines ona map. its also about what the public think and whether they remain content with the traditions of a constitutional monarchy. you only have to look at these queues to appreciate the enormous levels of affection felt for the queen. but in the future, will the people be content for the royal family to continue as if nothing has changed, or will they want a more cost—efficient streamlined monarchy? i think we will end up, within 10 years, maybe within 5, of being closer to...

That is something that i think a lot of scottish people and other people in the uk and around the world havent seen before. and its a fascinating insight into what the snp actually believe in a way that will surprise many people. i think this wave of pro—uk, pro—monarch sentiment is going to have a big effect on scottish independence for a while. when the scottish last got to vote on independence, queen elizabeth urged them to consider their future very carefully. the general assumption is t...

That, i hope hes not going to die. >> reporter: he is 95, of course, he is very old, and his health has been failing in recent year, now the cardinal leading that mass tonight, i just want to read a couple of excerpts because he really addressed benedict directly, he said we are here to support him with our confident prayers, support him with all of our affection, to express to god the gratitude of this diocese that he love and cherished and served with selfless love and they started the mass fo...

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