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Death and funeral of Pope Benedict XVI

January 08, 2023

On 31 December 2022, at 09:34 Central European Time (UTC+01), Pope Benedict XVI died at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in Vatican City at the age of 95.[1] He had been pope emeritus since his resignation as the leader of the Catholic Church in 2013 due to ill health.[2] Days earlier, Pope Francis, Benedict's successor, announced a deterioration in his health and asked the faithful for prayers.[3] His death ended a nine-year period during which a current pope and a retired pope both lived within Vatican City.[4][5][6]

Death and funeral of Pope Benedict XVI
  • Top: Benedict XVI lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica, 2 January
  • Bottom left: Pope Francis presiding over the funeral
  • Bottom right: St. Peter's Square during the funeral
Date
  • 31 December 2022 (2022-12-31) (death)
  • 5 January 2023 (2023-01-05) (funeral)
Location

Benedict's body lay in state in St. Peter's Basilica from 2 to 4 January 2023, during which almost 200,000 mourners paid their respects.[7] His funeral, presided over by Francis, took place in St. Peter's Square on 5 January, and was attended by around 50,000 people.

Background

Further information: Pope Benedict XVI § Pope emeritus: 2013–2022
See also: Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
 
Benedict XVI in 2019

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, then Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, was elected Pope Benedict XVI on 19 April 2005, succeeding John Paul II, who died on 2 April 2005. He resigned as pope at 20:00 (CET) on 28 February 2013, in the first papal renunciation in almost 600 years since Gregory XII in 1415,[8] and the first to voluntarily step down since Celestine V in 1294.[9][10] He cited his declining health as the reason for his resignation.[11]

In October 2017, a photograph on Facebook showed Benedict with a black eye. He had developed a hematoma after slipping at his residence.[12][13] Speculation about his health had arisen in the preceding weeks.[12]

In June 2020, Benedict visited his ailing brother Georg Ratzinger in Bavaria, who passed away shortly after the visit on 1 July.[14][15]

On 3 August 2020, after speculation amongst the German press in the wake of a visit by the journalist Peter Seewald on 1 August, Benedict's aides disclosed that he was experiencing inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, but stated that his condition was not serious.[16] Maltese cardinal Mario Grech reported to Vatican News on 2 December 2020 that Benedict was enduring serious difficulties in speaking, reportedly stating to a group of cardinals that "the Lord has taken away my speech in order to let me appreciate silence".[17]

Benedict became the longest-lived pope on 4 September 2020, surpassing Pope Leo XIII, who died in 1903 at the age of 93 years, 4 months and 3 days.[18]

Last days

In his weekly general audience on 28 December 2022, Pope Francis announced that Benedict was very ill. Francis did not disclose the exact nature of his ailment, but called for people to pray for Benedict.[19] Later that day, Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, attributed Benedict's illness to old age and reported that he was under medical supervision at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in Vatican City, where he had lived since his resignation as pope.[20] Francis visited Benedict after the audience,[21] and Benedict received the Anointing of the Sick.[22]

On 29 December, Bruni reported that Benedict's situation remained grave, but he was "absolutely lucid and alert".[23][24] The next day, Benedict participated in the celebration of mass in his room; his condition was stable.[25] The same day, a special mass was celebrated for Benedict at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.[26][27]

Death

 
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Benedict died at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on 31 December 2022 at 9:34 a.m. Central European Time (UTC+01), at the age of 95.[28] Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Benedict's personal secretary and confidant, said that his last words, heard by a nurse, were "Signore ti amo" (Italian for 'Lord, I love you').[29][30][31] On the same day, the Holy See released his spiritual testament, dated 29 August 2006.[32][33]

On the same day, Pope Francis gave his first words about Benedict after his death, praising him.[34]

Funeral

 
Benedict XVI's body being borne into St. Peter's Basilica by the papal gentlemen on 2 January

At the time of Benedict's death, the Holy See had procedures governing the rituals surrounding papal deaths and funerals, but which were designed specifically for the deaths of incumbent popes.[35]

On 1 January 2023, Benedict's body was laid in the chapel at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, where it was viewed by people closest to him. He was clothed in red vestments, the traditional colour for papal funerals.[36] Since Benedict was no longer pope, he did not wear the pallium or hold the papal ferula, symbols of the papal office.[37] In the morning of 2 January, Benedict's body was moved to St. Peter's Basilica,[38] where he lay in state for three days until his funeral.[22][39][40] The Holy See stated that approximately 195,000 people paid their respects during the lying in state.[40] On the evening of 4 January, Benedict's face was covered with a white veil. His pallium, coins and medals minted during his reign, and a rogito (Italian for 'deed'; a text summarizing his life and pontificate) were placed in his coffin before it was closed.[41][42][43]

Funeral mass

 
Pope Francis with Benedict XVI's coffin after the funeral

The booklet for Benedict's funeral Mass was released on 3 January.[44][45] Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the mass had been adapted from the usual papal burial service, omitting portions applicable to the death of a current pope, and adding other parts.[46] In a departure from previous papal funeral Masses, Eucharistic Prayer III was planned to be used instead of the Roman Canon.[47]

The funeral ceremony took place in St. Peter's Square on 5 January, and began at around 09:30.[48][49] Pope Francis, Benedict's successor, presided over the service,[4] which was conducted primarily in Latin with prayers and readings also in Italian, Spanish, English, French, Portuguese and Arabic.[45] The Sistine Chapel Choir sang at the service, and Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, celebrated the Eucharist at the altar set up in the Square.[50] The funeral was attended by an estimated 50,000 people.[51][52][53][54] In accordance with Benedict's wishes, his funeral was shorter and simpler than a usual papal funeral.[55]

Francis delivered a short homily during the Mass that focused on the reading from the Gospel, mentioning Benedict briefly such as to praise his "wisdom, tenderness and devotion that he bestowed upon us over the years". Commentators contrasted it to the more effusive homily that Benedict (then Cardinal Ratzinger) gave at Pope John Paul II's funeral.[4][55]

Before this funeral, the first time a pope had assisted at the funeral of his predecessor occurred in 1802, when a solemn ceremony was celebrated in the presence of Pius VII when the remains of Pius VI were brought to Rome.[4][56]

Burial

 
Benedict's coffin in his tomb underneath St. Peter's Basilica

Immediately after the funeral, Benedict was interred in a private ceremony in the crypt underneath St. Peter's Basilica, in the same tomb that had previously been occupied by Pope John Paul II's body from his death in 2005 until his beatification in 2011.[52][4] In accordance with tradition, his cypress coffin was placed inside a zinc one, which was in turn enclosed in an oak outer coffin.[41]

The plaques on Benedict’s zinc and oak coffin bear the following statement in Latin:

Body of
Benedict XVI, Supreme Pontiff
 He lived 95 years, 8 months, 15 days
 He presided over the Universal Church
 7 years, 10 months, 9 days
 from 19 April 2005 to 28 February 2013
 Died on the 31st day of December

Anno Domini 2022[citation needed]

Dignitaries in attendance

 
Italian president Sergio Mattarella paying respects at Benedict's lying in state on 2 January

In keeping with Benedict's request for a simple funeral, only the governments of Italy and his native Germany were invited to send official delegations,[57] although representatives from other countries and organisations were able to participate "in a private capacity".[58] Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, criticised the decision, saying: "The president of the Republic does not go to these things in a personal capacity, he goes representing the Portuguese State."[59]

Italy

Germany

 
Dignitaries during the funeral from left to right in the front row, King and Queen of Belgium, Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States, Elke Büdenbender, First Lady of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany.

Other countries

 
Dignitaries during the funeral, from left to right in the front row, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal; Andrzej Duda, President of Poland; Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania; Queen Sofía of Spain; and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium.

Religious representatives

Reactions

Argentina

Austria

  • President Alexander Van der Bellen expressed his condolences "on behalf of the Republic and also personally" and stated that Benedict XVI "was connected to Austria in a special way."[108]
  • Chancellor Karl Nehammer tweeted: "Together we Catholics mourn for him, Pope Benedict XVI", adding that Benedict was "one of the few German-speaking church leaders" and a "remarkable historical figure".[109]

Brazil

Costa Rica

  • President Rodrigo Chaves declared four days of national mourning to mark Benedict's death.[112]

United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms

Australia

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that he was "saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, this evening. May he rest in eternal peace."[114]
  • Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher said that Benedict XVI "was the gentlest of men, I found this in my several meetings with him. In the end, what mattered to him was being faithful to Jesus Christ and being loving toward Christ's people, and that he did in spades."[114]

Canada

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Benedict XVI "was an accomplished theologian and scholar, and he was an inspiration to millions."[115]
  • Leader of the Official Opposition Pierre Poilievre said that Benedict XVI "offered humble service and a wealth of rich theological depth for more than a billion Catholic faithful."[115]
  • Bishop Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, said Benedict XVI "leaves behind a great legacy of teaching that will continue to inspire us."[115]

United Kingdom

  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak released a statement, saying that he was "saddened to learn of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. He was a great theologian whose UK visit in 2010 was an historic moment for both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout our country."[116]
  • Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby released a statement, saying that Pope Benedict XVI "was one of the greatest theologians of his age – committed to the faith of the Church and stalwart in its defence. In all things, not least in his writing and his preaching, he looked to Jesus Christ, the image of the invisible God. It was abundantly clear that Christ was the root of his thought and the basis of his prayer."[117]
  • Latin Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols released a statement, saying that Benedict "will be remembered as one of the great theologians of the 20th century" and that he was "through and through a gentleman, through and through a scholar, through and through a pastor, through and through a man of God."[118]
  • Latin Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff Mark O'Toole released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI's "encounter with Jesus Christ gave the whole of his life a new horizon and a definitive direction."[119]
  • Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishop of London Kenneth Nowakowski said "Benedict XVI understood travails of Ukrainian Catholics", adding that the pope had "suffered fascism, lived through the Nazi era, and understood the destruction of our Church under the Communists."[120]

Czech Republic

  • President Miloš Zeman offered his condolences in a letter sent to Pope Francis, remarking that his visit to the country in 2009 was "one of the big moments in the modern history of the country."[121]
  • Prime Minister Petr Fiala though social media offered his condolences, stating Benedict XVI was "one of the leading intellectual figures of our time".[121]

Denmark

Fiji

  • Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka wrote a letter to Pope Francis expressing his condolences, stating: “It is with profound sadness that, I convey my deepest sympathies to your good office for the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The thoughts and prayers of all the people of Fiji are with you and the Holy See during this difficult time as we remember his profound ministry and legacy. May his soul rest in peace and his life be an inspiration to all of us."[124]

France

  • President Emmanuel Macron stated: "My thoughts go out to Catholics in France and around the world, who are saddened by the passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI. He worked with soul and mind for a more brotherly world."[125][126]

Germany

  • President Frank-Walter Steinmeier released a statement, saying that "Germany mourns Pope Benedict XVI and will remember his work."[127]
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz released a statement, saying that "as the 'German' pope, Benedict XVI was a special church leader for many, not just in this country. The world is losing a formative figure of the Catholic Church, a combative personality and a wise theologian."[128]
  • Former Chancellor Angela Merkel released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI was "one of the most combative and significant religious thinkers of our time. With this decision [the 2013 resignation], he sent a signal that even the pope had to grapple with the burdens of age."[129]
  • Minister-President Markus Söder, the governor of Benedict's birth state Bavaria, released a statement that said "we mourn our Bavarian Pope" and emphasised that with the death of the Pope Emeritus, "society loses a convincing representative of the Catholic Church and one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century." Söder ordered flags at government buildings to be lowered to half-mast and announced that he would travel to the funeral in Rome along with a Bavarian delegation.[130][131]
  • Georg Bätzing, chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, stated he was as "an impressive theologian and experienced shepherd." German bishops "mourn the loss of a personality who gave hope and direction to the Church even in difficult times." On behalf of the German Church "we think of him with gratitude".[125]

India

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on Twitter, and said that the pontiff would "be remembered for his rich service to society." [132]
  • Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant[133] and Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan offered condolences on Twitter.[134]
  • Archbishop of Bombay Oswald Gracias, in his New Year's Eve letter, said: "I could describe him as the greatest Christian theologian[s] of the 20th century, accepted by Catholics and Protestant theologians alike." He also considered the pope "one of the kindest, gentlest, and humblest of persons." Gracias, who was named a Cardinal by Pope Benedict, would attend the funeral in Rome.[135]
  • Archbishop of Goa and Daman Filipe Neri Ferrão said that "Pope Benedict XVI was a towering intellectual, a deeply holy and humble person and a zealous Pastor who was eager to spread the message of the Gospel to the ends of the world." He announced that a Solemn Pontifical Mass would be held at Sé Cathedral on the day of the Pope's funeral, and that the Vatican flag at the Archbishop's residence would be flown at half-mast until then.[133]
  • Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church George Alencherry praised the Pope for his Biblical knowledge and theological expertise. Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church Baselios Cleemis said that Benedict XVI's "knowledge, research and experience" provided continuity for the Catholic Church. Both of them would attend the funeral in Rome.[134]

Indonesia

  • President Joko Widodo released a condolences statement responding Benedict XVI death.[136]
  • Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas issued statement, saying that Benedict XVI was "a champion of world peace". He also remembered his religious conservatism to preserve the Catholic Church teaching and his works defending the Catholic faith. He also honoured Benedict XVI for his works to humanity.[137]

Ireland

  • President Michael D. Higgins released a statement, saying that Pope Benedict XVI "will be remembered too for the value he attached to intellectual work and for the personal commitment he gave to such within the Roman Catholic Church, this work being respected by both supporters and critics."[138]
  • Taoiseach Leo Varadkar released a statement, saying that he was "saddened this morning to learn the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Leading the Catholic Church for almost a decade, the son of a police officer and a cook, the first German elected as Pope in one thousand years, he was ultimately a 'humble worker in [sic] vineyard of the Lord'."[139]
  • Tánaiste Micheál Martin released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI "showed great strength of character and humility in leaving the papacy at a time when by his own analysis, his declining health meant he could not provide the leadership he felt the Church required at the time. He will be remembered for his commitment to global peace including in Northern Ireland and particularly for those of the Catholic faith as a respected theologian and scholar."[140]
  • Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI "was a person of deep spirituality and prayer, an outstanding apostle of Christ."[141]

Israel

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement on behalf of all the citizens of Israel sending "deep condolences to the Christian world on the passing of Pope Benedict XVI" and noting that Pope Benedict "was a great spiritual leader who was fully committed to the historic reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people, a tradition he continued in his historic visit to Israel in 2009."[142]

Italy

  • President Sergio Mattarella released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI was a "distinguished theologian, brilliant academic and man of extremely fine culture."[143]
  • Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni named Benedict XVI "a giant of faith and reason" and that "He has given his life to the service of the world church and spoke to the hearts of the people, and will continue to do so."[125]
  • Matteo Zuppi, president of the Episcopal Conference of Italy, stated that "his life was based on love as a reflection of his relationship with God". "In the last part of his existence, he made this relationship with the Lord visible by being silent. We thank the Lord for the gift of his life and his service to the Church: an exemplary testimony to that unceasing search for the face of the Lord, which today at last he can see face to face."[125]
  • Head of the Vatican Dicastery for Communications Andrea Tornielli stated "While as the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith he was often dismissed as the 'armor cardinal', as pope he spoke constantly about the 'joy of being a Christian'."[125]
  • On the day of the funeral, state flags were flown at half-mast on all government, local government and public buildings.[144]

Japan

  • Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has expressed his condolences on the death of Benedict. The foreign ministry said Kishida also referred to the great contributions Benedict made towards world peace. He said Japan was greatly moved by a message Benedict sent after the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster, spiritually uplifting the people of Japan.[145]

Luxembourg

  • Grand Duke Henri said that Benedict XVI "tirelessly pursued his mission as pastor and teacher, even after his resignation from the papal throne in 2013."[146]

Mexico

  • The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, through his official Twitter account stated:"Today, the retired Pope Benedict XVI passed away. Our condolences to the Catholic Church and Catholics, as well as to the Vatican, of which he was Head of State. We also recognize him as a prominent scholar and outstanding theologian. May he rest in peace.";[147][148] as well, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, Marcelo Ebrard stated: "I am sorry to learn of the passing of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Roman Church from 2005 to 2013. Our sincere condolences to the Catholic community. May he rest in peace".[149][non-primary source needed][147]

Netherlands

  • Prime Minister Mark Rutte stated: "With the death of Pope Benedict XVI, the Roman Catholic Church and all Catholics worldwide lose an important spiritual and intellectual leader. We remember him with respect."[125]

Norway

  • Catholic bishop of Oslo Bernt Ivar Eidsvig called Benedict "the last great theologian of the past 100 years". Eidsvig told Norwegian broadcaster NRK that "He masters all the theological subjects. I cannot think of anyone else who does."[145]

Palestine

  • President Mahmoud Abbas said in a telegram of condolence: "We mourn his death with you, remembering our reception of His Holiness in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ, on the day he was a dear guest on the Holy Land in May 2009, carrying a message of love and peace to the world. During his visit, he met Palestinian Islamic and Christian figures in the Noble Sanctuary in our capital Jerusalem, and the Aida Camp for Palestinian refugees, and he expressed his solidarity and support for our people's freedom and independence in their Palestinian state."[150]

Paraguay

  • President Mario Abdo Benítez said on Twitter: "We join the pain on the passing of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, who left a fruitful legacy and shown in his life that faith, reason, and justice can go in hand. Rest in peace."[151]
  • Presidential candidate Efraín Alegre said on Twitter: "Rest in peace Benedict XVI. Pope emeritus, your wisdom and greatness at the Church's front tell us about a great leader and christian. May God and the virgin have you in your great glory."[152]

Philippines

  • President Bongbong Marcos said on Twitter: "We are in deep sorrow upon learning of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI today. The Philippines is one in offering our prayers for the eternal repose of his soul. We keep his loved ones in our prayers."[153]
  • Bishop of Kalookan Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, labelled the former pope as the "Pope of Charity" whom Filipino bishops "will fondly remember."[153]

Poland

  • President Andrzej Duda said on Twitter: "Pope Benedict XVI has departed to the Home of the Father. Today, the world has lost one of the pre-eminent theologians of the 20th and 21st centuries, a close associate of Saint John Paul II. His life, works and priestly service are a signpost among many winding and deceptive roads of the contemporary world."[154]
  • Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Facebook: "Today the world has suffered a big loss, but the spiritual and intellectual legacy of Benedict XVI will remain important to us forever. May he rest in peace."[154]

Portugal

  • President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in a statement on the website of the Presidency of the Republic. recalled Pope Benedict XVI, "throughout his eight years of Pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI remained a symbol of stability and defense of the values of the Catholic Church: Love of neighbor, Solidarity and support for the poorest and most unprotected and the importance of Forgiveness and Reconciliation", the president also recalled the Apostolic Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Portugal, in May 2010, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the beatification of the Little Shepherds of Fátima, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, not forgetting the words of appreciation then expressed towards our country.[155]
  • Prime Minister António Costa recalled on Twitter having received Benedict XVI in Lisbon when he was still Mayor and refers that "his work and dedication will remain a reference for the faithful around the world".[155]
  • President of the Assembly of the Republic, Augusto Santos Silva, lamented the death of the Pope emeritus, saying that this "plunges the Catholic Church and its faithful into deep mourning. I pay homage to his memory, highlighting his intellectual stature and the foundational gesture of resignation".[155]
  • January 5 was declared a day of national mourning, flags were lowered to half mast.[156]

Romania

Russia

  • President Vladimir Putin referred to Benedict XVI as "a prominent religious figure and statesman [and] a staunch defender of traditional Christian values."[158]
  • Patriarch Kirill of Moscow emphasised the importance of Benedict's contribution to bearing witness to Christ in a secularised world and defending traditional moral values. He stressed that during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church "improved considerably, in the spirit of fraternal cooperation".[125]

Seychelles

  • President Wavel Ramkalawan sent a message to Pope Francis, offering condolences to the Holy See and the Sacred College of Cardinals on behalf of the people and government of Seychelles.[159]

Singapore

  • President Halimah Yacob, in her letter to Pope Francis, said she was "deeply saddened" to learn of the passing of the former pope, adding that he will be remembered by the Catholic community for his "selfless contributions to the Catholic faith, championing causes of peace and development".[160]
  • Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in his letter to Cardinal Secretary of State of Vatican City, Pietro Parolin, expressed his "deepest condolences" on behalf of the Government of Singapore.[160]

South Africa

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement, saying that South Africans "reflect with deep regard on the spirit leadership Pope Benedict XVI provided to his Church and humanity more broadly."[161]

South Korea

  • A spokesperson for the ruling People Power Party released a statement, saying that Benedict's "resignation was a symbol of the renovation of the Church and his leading of his life as a pilgrim will be remembered forever."[162]
  • A spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party released a statement, acknowledging "Benedict's special attention to peace and unification of the Korean Peninsula."[162]

Spain

  • King Felipe VI expressed his condolences to Pope Francis, noting that he received the news with "great sadness" and underscored the "fruitful intellectual and spiritual legacy" left by Benedict XVI.[163]
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez lamented the death of "a great theologian dedicated to the service of others, justice and peace".[164]
  • The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, decreed three days of official mourning beginning on 31 December and ending on 2 January.[165]

Taiwan (Republic of China)

Thailand

  • King Vajiralongkorn has sent a message of condolence to Pope Francis regarding the death of Benedict XVI. The message reads: "Queen Suthida and I are deeply saddened by the demise of His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the highly venerated and widely admired Pontiff. The people of Thailand can indeed rest assured for certain that we, our country and people, always had a place in his prayers. I myself was proud, then acting on behalf of my august father, His late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, to receive the late Pontiff's emissary ringing his blessing and good wishes on the 60th Anniversary of His late Majesty's Accession to the Throne in 2006. His late Holiness' compassion, deep faith and spirituality have always been the subject of gratitude and devotion of not only the Catholic community in Thailand, but also across the world. May I respectfully extend, on behalf of the people of Thailand, our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for this very great loss."[170]

Ukraine

  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released a statement, expressing his "sincere condolences to Pope Francis, the hierarchy and the faithful of the Catholic Church all over the world on the death of Pope Benedict XVI – an outstanding theologian, intellectual and promoter of universal values."[171]

United States

  • President Joe Biden released a statement, saying that Pope Benedict XVI "will be remembered as a renowned theologian, with a lifetime of devotion to the Church, guided by his principles and faith."[172]
  • House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI was "a global leader whose devotion, scholarship and hopeful message stirred the hearts of people of all faiths."[173]
  • Archbishop of New York Timothy M. Dolan released a statement, saying "the human family grieves the passing of this erudite, wise, and holy man, who spoke the truth with love", also noting that Benedict appointed him as archbishop and named him Cardinal.[174] Dolan indicated that he would attend the funeral in the Vatican.[175]
  • President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Military Services Timothy Broglio issued a reflection saying; "The Church gives thanks for the treasured ministry of Pope Benedict XVI".[176]

European Union

European Commission

  • President Ursula von der Leyen stated she was saddened by his death. "My thoughts go out to all Catholics." She explicitly mentioned his resignation in 2013, which she said "sent a strong signal". "He saw himself first and foremost as a servant to God and his Church."[125]

European Parliament

United Nations

  • Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres has paid tribute to Benedict as "a humble man of prayer and study". Guterres said the late pontiff was "principled in his faith, tireless in his pursuit of peace, and determined in his defence of human rights". He added that Benedict "was a spiritual guide to millions around the world and one of the leading academic theologians of our time". Guterres offered his "deepest condolences to Catholics and others around the world who were inspired by his life of prayer and tenacious commitment to non-violence and peace".[145]

See also

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Further reading

  • "Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict: his official biography". Vatican News. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  • Zengarini, Lisa (31 December 2022). "Reactions from the world to news of Benedict XVI's death". Vatican News. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  • Allen Jr., John L. (4 January 2023). "Is Benedict XVI's funeral 'unprecedented'? Depends on how you look at it". Crux. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  • D'Emilio, Frances (4 January 2023). "EXPLAINER: Benedict's funeral to be simple, but with pomp". AP NEWS. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  • Gagliarducci, Andrea (6 January 2023). "A closer look at the ceremonial details of Benedict XVI's funeral". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 6 January 2023.

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  • Funeral Mass for Supreme Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI (contains schedule, pictures and details of the funeral ceremony) – Vatican.va

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On 31 December 2022 at 09 34 Central European Time UTC 01 Pope Benedict XVI died at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in Vatican City at the age of 95 1 He had been pope emeritus since his resignation as the leader of the Catholic Church in 2013 due to ill health 2 Days earlier Pope Francis Benedict s successor announced a deterioration in his health and asked the faithful for prayers 3 His death ended a nine year period during which a current pope and a retired pope both lived within Vatican City 4 5 6 Death and funeral of Pope Benedict XVITop Benedict XVI lying in state in St Peter s Basilica 2 January Bottom left Pope Francis presiding over the funeral Bottom right St Peter s Square during the funeralDate31 December 2022 2022 12 31 death 5 January 2023 2023 01 05 funeral LocationMater Ecclesiae Monastery Vatican City death St Peter s Square Vatican City funeral Benedict s body lay in state in St Peter s Basilica from 2 to 4 January 2023 during which almost 200 000 mourners paid their respects 7 His funeral presided over by Francis took place in St Peter s Square on 5 January and was attended by around 50 000 people Contents 1 Background 2 Last days 2 1 Death 3 Funeral 3 1 Funeral mass 3 2 Burial 3 3 Dignitaries in attendance 3 3 1 Italy 3 3 2 Germany 3 3 3 Other countries 3 3 4 Religious representatives 4 Reactions 4 1 Argentina 4 2 Austria 4 3 Brazil 4 4 Costa Rica 4 5 United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms 4 5 1 Australia 4 5 2 Canada 4 5 3 United Kingdom 4 6 Czech Republic 4 7 Denmark 4 8 Fiji 4 9 France 4 10 Germany 4 11 India 4 12 Indonesia 4 13 Ireland 4 14 Israel 4 15 Italy 4 16 Japan 4 17 Luxembourg 4 18 Mexico 4 19 Netherlands 4 20 Norway 4 21 Palestine 4 22 Paraguay 4 23 Philippines 4 24 Poland 4 25 Portugal 4 26 Romania 4 27 Russia 4 28 Seychelles 4 29 Singapore 4 30 South Africa 4 31 South Korea 4 32 Spain 4 33 Taiwan Republic of China 4 34 Thailand 4 35 Ukraine 4 36 United States 4 37 European Union 4 37 1 European Commission 4 37 2 European Parliament 4 38 United Nations 5 See also 6 References 7 Further reading 8 External linksBackground EditFurther information Pope Benedict XVI Pope emeritus 2013 2022 See also Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI Benedict XVI in 2019 Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger then Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith was elected Pope Benedict XVI on 19 April 2005 succeeding John Paul II who died on 2 April 2005 He resigned as pope at 20 00 CET on 28 February 2013 in the first papal renunciation in almost 600 years since Gregory XII in 1415 8 and the first to voluntarily step down since Celestine V in 1294 9 10 He cited his declining health as the reason for his resignation 11 In October 2017 a photograph on Facebook showed Benedict with a black eye He had developed a hematoma after slipping at his residence 12 13 Speculation about his health had arisen in the preceding weeks 12 In June 2020 Benedict visited his ailing brother Georg Ratzinger in Bavaria who passed away shortly after the visit on 1 July 14 15 On 3 August 2020 after speculation amongst the German press in the wake of a visit by the journalist Peter Seewald on 1 August Benedict s aides disclosed that he was experiencing inflammation of the trigeminal nerve but stated that his condition was not serious 16 Maltese cardinal Mario Grech reported to Vatican News on 2 December 2020 that Benedict was enduring serious difficulties in speaking reportedly stating to a group of cardinals that the Lord has taken away my speech in order to let me appreciate silence 17 Benedict became the longest lived pope on 4 September 2020 surpassing Pope Leo XIII who died in 1903 at the age of 93 years 4 months and 3 days 18 Last days EditIn his weekly general audience on 28 December 2022 Pope Francis announced that Benedict was very ill Francis did not disclose the exact nature of his ailment but called for people to pray for Benedict 19 Later that day Matteo Bruni the director of the Holy See Press Office attributed Benedict s illness to old age and reported that he was under medical supervision at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in Vatican City where he had lived since his resignation as pope 20 Francis visited Benedict after the audience 21 and Benedict received the Anointing of the Sick 22 On 29 December Bruni reported that Benedict s situation remained grave but he was absolutely lucid and alert 23 24 The next day Benedict participated in the celebration of mass in his room his condition was stable 25 The same day a special mass was celebrated for Benedict at the Basilica of St John Lateran in Rome 26 27 Death Edit Wikinews has related news Pope Benedict XVI dies at age 95 Benedict died at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on 31 December 2022 at 9 34 a m Central European Time UTC 01 at the age of 95 28 Archbishop Georg Ganswein Benedict s personal secretary and confidant said that his last words heard by a nurse were Signore ti amo Italian for Lord I love you 29 30 31 On the same day the Holy See released his spiritual testament dated 29 August 2006 32 33 On the same day Pope Francis gave his first words about Benedict after his death praising him 34 Funeral Edit Benedict XVI s body being borne into St Peter s Basilica by the papal gentlemen on 2 January At the time of Benedict s death the Holy See had procedures governing the rituals surrounding papal deaths and funerals but which were designed specifically for the deaths of incumbent popes 35 On 1 January 2023 Benedict s body was laid in the chapel at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery where it was viewed by people closest to him He was clothed in red vestments the traditional colour for papal funerals 36 Since Benedict was no longer pope he did not wear the pallium or hold the papal ferula symbols of the papal office 37 In the morning of 2 January Benedict s body was moved to St Peter s Basilica 38 where he lay in state for three days until his funeral 22 39 40 The Holy See stated that approximately 195 000 people paid their respects during the lying in state 40 On the evening of 4 January Benedict s face was covered with a white veil His pallium coins and medals minted during his reign and a rogito Italian for deed a text summarizing his life and pontificate were placed in his coffin before it was closed 41 42 43 Funeral mass Edit Pope Francis with Benedict XVI s coffin after the funeral The booklet for Benedict s funeral Mass was released on 3 January 44 45 Matteo Bruni the director of the Holy See Press Office said the mass had been adapted from the usual papal burial service omitting portions applicable to the death of a current pope and adding other parts 46 In a departure from previous papal funeral Masses Eucharistic Prayer III was planned to be used instead of the Roman Canon 47 The funeral ceremony took place in St Peter s Square on 5 January and began at around 09 30 48 49 Pope Francis Benedict s successor presided over the service 4 which was conducted primarily in Latin with prayers and readings also in Italian Spanish English French Portuguese and Arabic 45 The Sistine Chapel Choir sang at the service and Giovanni Battista Re Dean of the College of Cardinals celebrated the Eucharist at the altar set up in the Square 50 The funeral was attended by an estimated 50 000 people 51 52 53 54 In accordance with Benedict s wishes his funeral was shorter and simpler than a usual papal funeral 55 Francis delivered a short homily during the Mass that focused on the reading from the Gospel mentioning Benedict briefly such as to praise his wisdom tenderness and devotion that he bestowed upon us over the years Commentators contrasted it to the more effusive homily that Benedict then Cardinal Ratzinger gave at Pope John Paul II s funeral 4 55 Before this funeral the first time a pope had assisted at the funeral of his predecessor occurred in 1802 when a solemn ceremony was celebrated in the presence of Pius VII when the remains of Pius VI were brought to Rome 4 56 Burial Edit Benedict s coffin in his tomb underneath St Peter s Basilica Immediately after the funeral Benedict was interred in a private ceremony in the crypt underneath St Peter s Basilica in the same tomb that had previously been occupied by Pope John Paul II s body from his death in 2005 until his beatification in 2011 52 4 In accordance with tradition his cypress coffin was placed inside a zinc one which was in turn enclosed in an oak outer coffin 41 The plaques on Benedict s zinc and oak coffin bear the following statement in Latin Body of Benedict XVI Supreme Pontiff He lived 95 years 8 months 15 days He presided over the Universal Church 7 years 10 months 9 days from 19 April 2005 to 28 February 2013 Died on the 31st day of December Anno Domini 2022 citation needed Dignitaries in attendance Edit This section is in list format but may read better as prose You can help by converting this section if appropriate Editing help is available January 2023 Italian president Sergio Mattarella paying respects at Benedict s lying in state on 2 January In keeping with Benedict s request for a simple funeral only the governments of Italy and his native Germany were invited to send official delegations 57 although representatives from other countries and organisations were able to participate in a private capacity 58 Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa President of Portugal criticised the decision saying The president of the Republic does not go to these things in a personal capacity he goes representing the Portuguese State 59 Italy Edit Sergio Mattarella President of Italy 60 Giorgia Meloni Prime Minister of Italy 61 Ignazio La Russa President of the Senate 62 was to come but had to be replaced due to illness by Maurizio Gasparri Vice President of the Senate 63 Lorenzo Fontana President of the Chamber of Deputies 62 Silvana Sciarra President of Costitutional Court 64 Antonio Tajani Minister of Foreign Affairs 64 Giancarlo Giorgetti Minister of Economy and Finance 65 Guido Crosetto Minister of Defence 65 Carlo Nordio Minister of Justice 65 Francesco Lollobrigida Minister of Agriculture Food Sovereignty and Forests 65 Anna Maria Bernini Minister of University and Research 64 Gennaro Sangiuliano Minister of Culture 65 Mario Draghi former Prime Minister of Italy 66 Germany Edit Dignitaries during the funeral from left to right in the front row King and Queen of Belgium Giorgia Meloni Prime Minister of Italy Sergio Mattarella President of Italy Archbishop Paul Gallagher Secretary for Relations with States Elke Budenbender First Lady of Germany Frank Walter Steinmeier President of Germany Frank Walter Steinmeier President of Germany and First Lady Elke Budenbender 67 Olaf Scholz Chancellor of Germany 67 Barbel Bas President of the Bundestag 67 Peter Tschentscher President of the Bundesrat 67 Stephan Harbarth President of the Federal Constitutional Court 67 Nancy Faeser Federal Minister of the Interior and Community 68 Friedrich Merz Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag 69 Markus Soder Minister President of Bavaria 67 Gunther Beckstein Former Minister President of Bavaria 67 Edmund Stoiber Former Minister President of Bavaria 67 Hubert Aiwanger Deputy Minister President of Bavaria 70 Ilse Aigner President of the Landtag of Bavaria 71 Alois Gluck Former President of the Landtag of Bavaria 71 Karl Freller First Vice President of the Landtag of Bavaria 71 Benedikt Dittmann First Mayor of Marktl the birthplace of Benedict XVI 72 Other countries Edit Dignitaries during the funeral from left to right in the front row Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa President of Portugal Andrzej Duda President of Poland Gitanas Nauseda President of Lithuania Queen Sofia of Spain and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Archbishop Joan Enric Vives i Sicilia Co Prince of Andorra 73 Heinz Fischer former President of Austria 60 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium 74 Ioannis Kasoulidis Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus 75 Petr Fiala Prime Minister of the Czech Republic 76 Vaclav Klaus former President of the Czech Republic 76 Marian Jurecka Minister of Labour and Social Affairs 76 Katalin Novak President of Hungary 77 Frances Collins Ambassador to the Holy See from Ireland 78 Donika Gervalla Schwarz Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo Prince Stefan of Liechtenstein Ambassador to the Holy See representing his cousin the Prince of Liechtenstein 79 Gitanas Nauseda President of Lithuania 80 Andrzej Duda President of Poland 77 Mateusz Morawiecki Prime Minister of Poland 81 Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa President of Portugal 77 Catarina Sarmento e Castro Minister of Justice 82 Maria Luisa Berti and Manuel Ciavatta Captains Regent of San Marino 83 Natasa Pirc Musar President of Slovenia 84 Eduard Heger Prime Minister of Slovakia 76 Queen Sofia of Spain representing her son Felipe VI of Spain Felix Bolanos Minister of the Presidency 77 Isabel Celaa Ambassador to the Holy See 85 Chen Chien jen Philip former Vice President of the Republic of China Taiwan 86 as the president s special envoy 87 88 Gillian Keegan Secretary of State for Education United Kingdom 89 Joe Donnelly United States Ambassador to the Holy See 90 Gerald Darmanin Minister of the Interior France 91 Religious representatives Edit Archbishop Joan Enric Vives i Sicilia Bishop of Urgell 73 John T Dunlap Lieutenant of the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta 92 Roberto Viazzo Member of the Sovereign Council of the Order of Malta 92 Reinhard Marx Cardinal and Archbishop of Munich and Freising 93 Rainer Maria Woelki Cardinal and Archbishop of Cologne 72 Christoph Schonborn Cardinal and Archbishop of Vienna 94 Juan Jose Omella Cardinal and Archbishop of Barcelona 85 Carlos Osoro Sierra Cardinal and Archbishop of Madrid 85 Andrew Yeom Soo jung Cardinal and Archbishop Emeritus of Seoul 95 Jan Graubner Archbishop of Prague 76 Dominik Duka Cardinal and Archbishop Emeritus of Prague 76 Franz Lackner Archbishop of Salzburg 94 Ludwig Schick Archbishop Emeritus of Bamberg 72 Georg Batzing Bishop of Limburg and Chairman of the German Bishops Conference 72 Rudolf Voderholzer Bishop of Regensburg 72 Stefan Oster Bishop of Passau 72 Gregor Maria Franz Hanke Bishop of Eichstatt 72 Wilhelm Krautwaschl Bishop of Graz Seckau 94 Agidius Zsifkovics Bishop of Eisenstadt 94 Francisco Cesar Garcia Magan es Auxiliary Bishop of Toledo 85 Heinrich Bedford Strohm Landesbischof of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria 72 Charlotte Knobloch President of the Israelitische Kultusgemeinde Munchen und Oberbayern 72 Ian Ernest the Archbishop of Canterbury s Personal Representative to the Holy See 96 Ignatius Joseph III Yonan Patriarch of Antioch and all the East of the Syriacs for the Syriac Catholic Church 95 Andrej Cilerdzic Bishop of the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Austria and Switzerland 97 Metropolitan Anthony Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate 72 Eamon Martin Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland 98 Dermot Farrell Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland 99 Diarmuid Martin Archbishop Emeritus of Dublin and Primate Emeritus of Ireland 100 Imam Abd al Wahid Pallavicini it representative of the Comunita Religiosa Islamica Italiana it 37 Cardinal Joseph Zen Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic diocese of Hong Kong 101 102 88 103 104 105 106 Reactions EditThis section is in list format but may read better as prose You can help by converting this section if appropriate Editing help is available January 2023 Argentina Edit The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship issued a statement expressing condolences The Argentine ambassador to Brazil Daniel Scioli called him a brilliant theologian Governor of Cordoba Juan Schiaretti expressed condolences and said that Benedict XVI had sacrificed himself for the Church 107 Austria Edit President Alexander Van der Bellen expressed his condolences on behalf of the Republic and also personally and stated that Benedict XVI was connected to Austria in a special way 108 Chancellor Karl Nehammer tweeted Together we Catholics mourn for him Pope Benedict XVI adding that Benedict was one of the few German speaking church leaders and a remarkable historical figure 109 Brazil Edit President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wished comfort to the faithful and admirers of the Holy Father and remembered Benedict s pastoral visit to Brazil in 2007 110 111 Costa Rica Edit President Rodrigo Chaves declared four days of national mourning to mark Benedict s death 112 United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms Edit King Charles III Head of the Commonwealth and Supreme Governor of the Church of England released a statement saying I remember with fondness my meeting with His Holiness during my visit to the Vatican in 2009 113 Australia Edit Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that he was saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI this evening May he rest in eternal peace 114 Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher said that Benedict XVI was the gentlest of men I found this in my several meetings with him In the end what mattered to him was being faithful to Jesus Christ and being loving toward Christ s people and that he did in spades 114 Canada Edit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Benedict XVI was an accomplished theologian and scholar and he was an inspiration to millions 115 Leader of the Official Opposition Pierre Poilievre said that Benedict XVI offered humble service and a wealth of rich theological depth for more than a billion Catholic faithful 115 Bishop Raymond Poisson President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said Benedict XVI leaves behind a great legacy of teaching that will continue to inspire us 115 United Kingdom Edit Prime Minister Rishi Sunak released a statement saying that he was saddened to learn of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI He was a great theologian whose UK visit in 2010 was an historic moment for both Catholics and non Catholics throughout our country 116 Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby released a statement saying that Pope Benedict XVI was one of the greatest theologians of his age committed to the faith of the Church and stalwart in its defence In all things not least in his writing and his preaching he looked to Jesus Christ the image of the invisible God It was abundantly clear that Christ was the root of his thought and the basis of his prayer 117 Latin Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols released a statement saying that Benedict will be remembered as one of the great theologians of the 20th century and that he was through and through a gentleman through and through a scholar through and through a pastor through and through a man of God 118 Latin Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff Mark O Toole released a statement saying that Benedict XVI s encounter with Jesus Christ gave the whole of his life a new horizon and a definitive direction 119 Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishop of London Kenneth Nowakowski said Benedict XVI understood travails of Ukrainian Catholics adding that the pope had suffered fascism lived through the Nazi era and understood the destruction of our Church under the Communists 120 Czech Republic Edit President Milos Zeman offered his condolences in a letter sent to Pope Francis remarking that his visit to the country in 2009 was one of the big moments in the modern history of the country 121 Prime Minister Petr Fiala though social media offered his condolences stating Benedict XVI was one of the leading intellectual figures of our time 121 Denmark Edit Queen Margrethe II through the Danish royal family official Instagram account stated We will remember Pope Benedict as a renowned theologian and lifelong servant of the Roman Catholic Church 122 non primary source needed 123 Fiji Edit Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka wrote a letter to Pope Francis expressing his condolences stating It is with profound sadness that I convey my deepest sympathies to your good office for the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI The thoughts and prayers of all the people of Fiji are with you and the Holy See during this difficult time as we remember his profound ministry and legacy May his soul rest in peace and his life be an inspiration to all of us 124 France Edit President Emmanuel Macron stated My thoughts go out to Catholics in France and around the world who are saddened by the passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI He worked with soul and mind for a more brotherly world 125 126 Germany Edit President Frank Walter Steinmeier released a statement saying that Germany mourns Pope Benedict XVI and will remember his work 127 Chancellor Olaf Scholz released a statement saying that as the German pope Benedict XVI was a special church leader for many not just in this country The world is losing a formative figure of the Catholic Church a combative personality and a wise theologian 128 Former Chancellor Angela Merkel released a statement saying that Benedict XVI was one of the most combative and significant religious thinkers of our time With this decision the 2013 resignation he sent a signal that even the pope had to grapple with the burdens of age 129 Minister President Markus Soder the governor of Benedict s birth state Bavaria released a statement that said we mourn our Bavarian Pope and emphasised that with the death of the Pope Emeritus society loses a convincing representative of the Catholic Church and one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century Soder ordered flags at government buildings to be lowered to half mast and announced that he would travel to the funeral in Rome along with a Bavarian delegation 130 131 Georg Batzing chairman of the German Bishops Conference stated he was as an impressive theologian and experienced shepherd German bishops mourn the loss of a personality who gave hope and direction to the Church even in difficult times On behalf of the German Church we think of him with gratitude 125 India Edit Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on Twitter and said that the pontiff would be remembered for his rich service to society 132 Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant 133 and Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan offered condolences on Twitter 134 Archbishop of Bombay Oswald Gracias in his New Year s Eve letter said I could describe him as the greatest Christian theologian s of the 20th century accepted by Catholics and Protestant theologians alike He also considered the pope one of the kindest gentlest and humblest of persons Gracias who was named a Cardinal by Pope Benedict would attend the funeral in Rome 135 Archbishop of Goa and Daman Filipe Neri Ferrao said that Pope Benedict XVI was a towering intellectual a deeply holy and humble person and a zealous Pastor who was eager to spread the message of the Gospel to the ends of the world He announced that a Solemn Pontifical Mass would be held at Se Cathedral on the day of the Pope s funeral and that the Vatican flag at the Archbishop s residence would be flown at half mast until then 133 Major Archbishop of the Syro Malabar Catholic Church George Alencherry praised the Pope for his Biblical knowledge and theological expertise Major Archbishop of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church Baselios Cleemis said that Benedict XVI s knowledge research and experience provided continuity for the Catholic Church Both of them would attend the funeral in Rome 134 Indonesia Edit President Joko Widodo released a condolences statement responding Benedict XVI death 136 Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas issued statement saying that Benedict XVI was a champion of world peace He also remembered his religious conservatism to preserve the Catholic Church teaching and his works defending the Catholic faith He also honoured Benedict XVI for his works to humanity 137 Ireland Edit President Michael D Higgins released a statement saying that Pope Benedict XVI will be remembered too for the value he attached to intellectual work and for the personal commitment he gave to such within the Roman Catholic Church this work being respected by both supporters and critics 138 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar released a statement saying that he was saddened this morning to learn the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Leading the Catholic Church for almost a decade the son of a police officer and a cook the first German elected as Pope in one thousand years he was ultimately a humble worker in sic vineyard of the Lord 139 Tanaiste Micheal Martin released a statement saying that Benedict XVI showed great strength of character and humility in leaving the papacy at a time when by his own analysis his declining health meant he could not provide the leadership he felt the Church required at the time He will be remembered for his commitment to global peace including in Northern Ireland and particularly for those of the Catholic faith as a respected theologian and scholar 140 Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin released a statement saying that Benedict XVI was a person of deep spirituality and prayer an outstanding apostle of Christ 141 Israel Edit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement on behalf of all the citizens of Israel sending deep condolences to the Christian world on the passing of Pope Benedict XVI and noting that Pope Benedict was a great spiritual leader who was fully committed to the historic reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people a tradition he continued in his historic visit to Israel in 2009 142 Italy Edit President Sergio Mattarella released a statement saying that Benedict XVI was a distinguished theologian brilliant academic and man of extremely fine culture 143 Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni named Benedict XVI a giant of faith and reason and that He has given his life to the service of the world church and spoke to the hearts of the people and will continue to do so 125 Matteo Zuppi president of the Episcopal Conference of Italy stated that his life was based on love as a reflection of his relationship with God In the last part of his existence he made this relationship with the Lord visible by being silent We thank the Lord for the gift of his life and his service to the Church an exemplary testimony to that unceasing search for the face of the Lord which today at last he can see face to face 125 Head of the Vatican Dicastery for Communications Andrea Tornielli stated While as the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith he was often dismissed as the armor cardinal as pope he spoke constantly about the joy of being a Christian 125 On the day of the funeral state flags were flown at half mast on all government local government and public buildings 144 Japan Edit Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has expressed his condolences on the death of Benedict The foreign ministry said Kishida also referred to the great contributions Benedict made towards world peace He said Japan was greatly moved by a message Benedict sent after the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster spiritually uplifting the people of Japan 145 Luxembourg Edit Grand Duke Henri said that Benedict XVI tirelessly pursued his mission as pastor and teacher even after his resignation from the papal throne in 2013 146 Mexico Edit The President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador through his official Twitter account stated Today the retired Pope Benedict XVI passed away Our condolences to the Catholic Church and Catholics as well as to the Vatican of which he was Head of State We also recognize him as a prominent scholar and outstanding theologian May he rest in peace 147 148 as well the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Marcelo Ebrard stated I am sorry to learn of the passing of Joseph Ratzinger Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Roman Church from 2005 to 2013 Our sincere condolences to the Catholic community May he rest in peace 149 non primary source needed 147 Netherlands Edit Prime Minister Mark Rutte stated With the death of Pope Benedict XVI the Roman Catholic Church and all Catholics worldwide lose an important spiritual and intellectual leader We remember him with respect 125 Norway Edit Catholic bishop of Oslo Bernt Ivar Eidsvig called Benedict the last great theologian of the past 100 years Eidsvig told Norwegian broadcaster NRK that He masters all the theological subjects I cannot think of anyone else who does 145 Palestine Edit President Mahmoud Abbas said in a telegram of condolence We mourn his death with you remembering our reception of His Holiness in Bethlehem the birthplace of Christ on the day he was a dear guest on the Holy Land in May 2009 carrying a message of love and peace to the world During his visit he met Palestinian Islamic and Christian figures in the Noble Sanctuary in our capital Jerusalem and the Aida Camp for Palestinian refugees and he expressed his solidarity and support for our people s freedom and independence in their Palestinian state 150 Paraguay Edit President Mario Abdo Benitez said on Twitter We join the pain on the passing of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI who left a fruitful legacy and shown in his life that faith reason and justice can go in hand Rest in peace 151 Presidential candidate Efrain Alegre said on Twitter Rest in peace Benedict XVI Pope emeritus your wisdom and greatness at the Church s front tell us about a great leader and christian May God and the virgin have you in your great glory 152 Philippines Edit President Bongbong Marcos said on Twitter We are in deep sorrow upon learning of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI today The Philippines is one in offering our prayers for the eternal repose of his soul We keep his loved ones in our prayers 153 Bishop of Kalookan Pablo Virgilio David president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines labelled the former pope as the Pope of Charity whom Filipino bishops will fondly remember 153 Poland Edit President Andrzej Duda said on Twitter Pope Benedict XVI has departed to the Home of the Father Today the world has lost one of the pre eminent theologians of the 20th and 21st centuries a close associate of Saint John Paul II His life works and priestly service are a signpost among many winding and deceptive roads of the contemporary world 154 Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Facebook Today the world has suffered a big loss but the spiritual and intellectual legacy of Benedict XVI will remain important to us forever May he rest in peace 154 Portugal Edit President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in a statement on the website of the Presidency of the Republic recalled Pope Benedict XVI throughout his eight years of Pontificate Pope Benedict XVI remained a symbol of stability and defense of the values of the Catholic Church Love of neighbor Solidarity and support for the poorest and most unprotected and the importance of Forgiveness and Reconciliation the president also recalled the Apostolic Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Portugal in May 2010 on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the beatification of the Little Shepherds of Fatima Francisco and Jacinta Marto not forgetting the words of appreciation then expressed towards our country 155 Prime Minister Antonio Costa recalled on Twitter having received Benedict XVI in Lisbon when he was still Mayor and refers that his work and dedication will remain a reference for the faithful around the world 155 President of the Assembly of the Republic Augusto Santos Silva lamented the death of the Pope emeritus saying that this plunges the Catholic Church and its faithful into deep mourning I pay homage to his memory highlighting his intellectual stature and the foundational gesture of resignation 155 January 5 was declared a day of national mourning flags were lowered to half mast 156 Romania Edit Margareta Custodian of the Crown of Romania sent a personal telegram to Pope Francis and expressed her condolences to Catholics in Romania Moldova and across the globe 157 Russia Edit President Vladimir Putin referred to Benedict XVI as a prominent religious figure and statesman and a staunch defender of traditional Christian values 158 Patriarch Kirill of Moscow emphasised the importance of Benedict s contribution to bearing witness to Christ in a secularised world and defending traditional moral values He stressed that during the pontificate of Benedict XVI relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church improved considerably in the spirit of fraternal cooperation 125 Seychelles Edit President Wavel Ramkalawan sent a message to Pope Francis offering condolences to the Holy See and the Sacred College of Cardinals on behalf of the people and government of Seychelles 159 Singapore Edit President Halimah Yacob in her letter to Pope Francis said she was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the former pope adding that he will be remembered by the Catholic community for his selfless contributions to the Catholic faith championing causes of peace and development 160 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his letter to Cardinal Secretary of State of Vatican City Pietro Parolin expressed his deepest condolences on behalf of the Government of Singapore 160 South Africa Edit President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement saying that South Africans reflect with deep regard on the spirit leadership Pope Benedict XVI provided to his Church and humanity more broadly 161 South Korea Edit A spokesperson for the ruling People Power Party released a statement saying that Benedict s resignation was a symbol of the renovation of the Church and his leading of his life as a pilgrim will be remembered forever 162 A spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party released a statement acknowledging Benedict s special attention to peace and unification of the Korean Peninsula 162 Spain Edit King Felipe VI expressed his condolences to Pope Francis noting that he received the news with great sadness and underscored the fruitful intellectual and spiritual legacy left by Benedict XVI 163 Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez lamented the death of a great theologian dedicated to the service of others justice and peace 164 The president of the Community of Madrid Isabel Diaz Ayuso decreed three days of official mourning beginning on 31 December and ending on 2 January 165 Taiwan Republic of China Edit The president said Benedict XVI will be remembered for his humanity 166 167 168 169 Thailand Edit King Vajiralongkorn has sent a message of condolence to Pope Francis regarding the death of Benedict XVI The message reads Queen Suthida and I are deeply saddened by the demise of His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI the highly venerated and widely admired Pontiff The people of Thailand can indeed rest assured for certain that we our country and people always had a place in his prayers I myself was proud then acting on behalf of my august father His late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej to receive the late Pontiff s emissary ringing his blessing and good wishes on the 60th Anniversary of His late Majesty s Accession to the Throne in 2006 His late Holiness compassion deep faith and spirituality have always been the subject of gratitude and devotion of not only the Catholic community in Thailand but also across the world May I respectfully extend on behalf of the people of Thailand our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for this very great loss 170 Ukraine Edit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released a statement expressing his sincere condolences to Pope Francis the hierarchy and the faithful of the Catholic Church all over the world on the death of Pope Benedict XVI an outstanding theologian intellectual and promoter of universal values 171 United States Edit President Joe Biden released a statement saying that Pope Benedict XVI will be remembered as a renowned theologian with a lifetime of devotion to the Church guided by his principles and faith 172 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement saying that Benedict XVI was a global leader whose devotion scholarship and hopeful message stirred the hearts of people of all faiths 173 Archbishop of New York Timothy M Dolan released a statement saying the human family grieves the passing of this erudite wise and holy man who spoke the truth with love also noting that Benedict appointed him as archbishop and named him Cardinal 174 Dolan indicated that he would attend the funeral in the Vatican 175 President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Military Services Timothy Broglio issued a reflection saying The Church gives thanks for the treasured ministry of Pope Benedict XVI 176 European Union Edit European Commission Edit President Ursula von der Leyen stated she was saddened by his death My thoughts go out to all Catholics She explicitly mentioned his resignation in 2013 which she said sent a strong signal He saw himself first and foremost as a servant to God and his Church 125 European Parliament Edit President Roberta Metsola stated Europe mourns him May he rest in peace 125 United Nations Edit Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has paid tribute to Benedict as a humble man of prayer and study Guterres said the late pontiff was principled in his faith tireless in his pursuit of peace and determined in his defence of human rights He added that Benedict was a spiritual guide to millions around the world and one of the leading academic theologians of our time Guterres offered his deepest condolences to Catholics and others around the world who were inspired by his life of prayer and tenacious commitment to non violence and peace 145 See also EditDeath and state funeral of Pope John Paul IIReferences Edit Winfield Nicole 31 December 2022 Benedict XVI first pope to resign in 600 years dies at 95 Associated Press News Retrieved 31 December 2022 Guy Jack 31 December 2022 Former Pope Benedict XVI dies age 95 CNN Retrieved 31 December 2022 Pullella 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