Europe

Pope Benedict dies in Rome nine years after resignation

Body of former pope is to lie in state in St Peter’s Basilica from Monday

Pope Benedict XVI arriving for a Mass to beatify Cardinal John Henry Newman at Cofton Park, Rednal, Birmingham during a state visit to the UK. Photograph: PA
Pope Benedict XVI arriving for a Mass to beatify Cardinal John Henry Newman at Cofton Park, Rednal, Birmingham during a state visit to the UK. Photograph: PA
Patsy McGarry
Sat Dec 31 2022 - 09:56 • 3 MIN READ

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Patsy McGarry

Patsy McGarry

Patsy McGarry is a contributor to The Irish Times