Pope Benedict's funeral will respect his wishes to be simple
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In accordance with Pope Benedict XVIs wishes, his funeral and moments of prayer surrounding it will be simple, according to the Vatican press office. The 95-year-old popes body will stay at his private residence, where he passed away Dec. 31, until early Jan. 2, during which time no official visits or public prayers are planned, the press office said in a statement Dec. 31. His remains will then be brought to St. Peters Basilica, where, starting at 9 a.m., people wil
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