Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was laid to rest on Jan. 5 at the Vatican.

The late pope passed away on Dec. 31, 2022 at 9:34 a.m. Rome time.

Pope Francis presided over his funeral Mass on Jan. 5 at 9:30 a.m. CET in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican then buried his body in the Vatican crypt below St. Peter’s Basilica, also the first tomb of St. John Paul II.

Here’s some highlights below:

Pallbearers carry Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s coffin before funeral Mass / Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News

Benedict XVI’s Personal Secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein kisses Book of Gospels on top of coffin / Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News

Pope Francis presides over funeral Mass, gives homily / Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News

Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News

Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News

Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News

Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News

Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News

Here’s the full Funeral Mass:


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Here’s Benedict XVI’s coffin closing in a private ritual:


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Here’s Benedict XVI’s Burial in St. John Paul II’s First Tomb:


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Here’s Pope Francis’ Final Farewell to Benedict XVI:

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Eternal Rest, grant unto Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. 🙏

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[See also: “Stand Firm in Faith!”: Read Benedict XVI’s Final Spiritual Testament to the Church]

[See also: See the First Images of Benedict XVI Released by Vatican After His Death]

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