Cardinal Zen meets Pope Francis, prays at Benedict XVI’s tomb

Cardinal Zen meets Pope Francis, prays at Benedict XVI’s tomb

CNA—Cardinal Joseph Zen met privately with Pope Francis on Friday after attending Benedict XVI’s funeral. The Hong Kong authorities temporarily released the passport of the 90-year-old cardinal, who was arrested last year under the city’s national security law, to allow him to travel to Rome. According to America Magazine, Zen met Pope Francis in the…

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI:  200,000 attend Benedict’s lying in state

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI: 200,000 attend Benedict’s lying in state

BBC—Nearly 200,000 people paid homage to former Pope Benedict XVI during his lying in state over the last three days, the Vatican says. His body has been sealed in a coffin ahead of his funeral on Thursday. Pope Francis will preside over the funeral – the first time a sitting Pope has led his predecessor’s…

Missed Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral? Watch it here

Missed Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral? Watch it here

The historical, beautiful Rosary and funeral Mass for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI took place January 5, 2023, but don’t fret if you missed it.  From the Sagrato of Saint Peter’s Basilica, recitation of the Rosary and Solemn Requiem Mass for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, presided over by Pope Francis, you will find it all here,…