The Vatican is preparing for the funeral of Benedict XVI. The body of the emeritus Pontiff can be visited, since the morning of January 2, in St. Peter's Basilica.
On Thursday, January 5 at 9:30 a.m., Pope Francis will officiate at his funeral in which there will be only two official delegations. On the one hand, that of Italy and, on the other hand, that of Germany, as the country of origin of Benedict XVI.
The Vatican confirmed that his remains will rest in the crypt of the popes, near the tomb of St. Peter.
