The pope emeritus is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where some 65,000 mourners, including Roman Catholic faithful and tourists, had paid last respects by Monday evening.
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What We Know About the Funeral Arrangements for Pope Benedict XVI
About 30,000 were expected to visit St. Peter’s Basilica on each of the three days that the pope emeritus’s body would lie in wake there.
With Benedict’s Death, an Unprecedented Moment for the Modern Church
Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic world by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. Now his death leaves a living pope presiding over the funeral of his predecessor.
For Palestinians, a Rush to Claim ‘Martyrs’ Killed by Israel
In one of the deadliest years for Palestinians, a tradition of political and armed groups claiming Palestinian “martyrs” clouds the distinction between civilian and fighter.
As Cases Explode, China’s Low Covid Death Toll Convinces No One
China’s murky statistics are fueling widespread public distrust. Its narrow definition of Covid deaths “will very much underestimate the true death toll,” the W.H.O. says.
Covid May Spread From Corpses, Scientists Report
Family members and health care workers should take precautions, experts said.
For the Lost Children of Tuam, a Proper Burial at Last
Hundreds of small bodies were buried under a playground at a home for unwed mothers, many in a disused sewage system. Years after Ireland acknowledged the tragic discovery, a resolution is finally near.
China’s Xi Emphasizes Unity at Jiang Zemin’s Funeral
Paying tribute to President Jiang Zemin, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged the nation to rally around himself, a week after protests tested his authority.
Xi Jinping Faces Another Dilemma: How to Mourn Jiang Zemin
The former president’s death drew tributes from Chinese people at a fraught moment for the current leader, Xi Jinping, who faces widespread criticism of his harsh Covid policies.
Landslide Kills at Least 14 at Funeral in Cameroon
Rescuers were still searching for people who might have been swept up in the disaster.