A closer look at the ceremonial details of Benedict XVI’s funeral

A closer look at the ceremonial details of Benedict XVI’s funeral

ACI, CNA, Vatican News—There is no doubt that the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Jan. 5 was a pope’s funeral. Not only was the funeral rite the one foreseen for the death of a pope, but so were all the rites that accompanied it. The rogito For example, the medals and coins of…