Pope Benedict XVI Dead At 95, Vatican Confirms

The Vatican said that Benedict’s remains will lie in St Peter’s Basilica, which is located in Rome, Italy, from January 2. The funeral will then be held on Thursday, January 5, at 9:30 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square. According to a Vatican spokesperson, the service will be a “solemn but sober funeral,” and Pope Francis will be in charge of the event. Read Full Article