Thousands Line Up to Pay Their Respects to Pope Benedict XVI

Jan 2, 2023 | Thousands of people have been queuing to pay their last respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI, whose remains are lying in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

A Chance to Say Goodbye to Benedict Draws Tens of Thousands: The pope emeritus is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where more than 40,000 mourners, including Roman Catholic faithful and tourists, had paid last respects by Monday afternoon. »

Benedict XVI Lies in State in St. Peter’s Basilica: Thousands of the Roman Catholic faithful and tourists lined up to pay their respects to Benedict XVI, the pope emeritus. »