In the basilica "St. Peter" in Rome, began the pilgrimage to the mortal remains of Pope Benedict XVI. It will continue on Wednesday, and the funeral is on January 5, BNR reported.
From nine o'clock local time, the coffin of the Pope is on display in the Vatican basilica.
In addition to many citizens, Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni bowed before the sarcophagus of Pope Benedict XVI.
A queue of people has already formed in front of St. Peter's Basilica, who will say their last "farewell" to the honorary pope who died on December 31.
In the history of the Vatican, he is the first pope to resign voluntarily. This happened in 2013.
Pope Benedict XVI has died
Over 35,000 people are expected to make the three-day pilgrimage.
The basilica is open from 07.00 to 19.00 local time.
The funeral is on Thursday at 09.30.
The funeral liturgy in front of St. Peter's Square will be celebrated by Pope Francis
Franciscus (Latin: Franciscus PP.), until his election Jorge Mario Bergoglio - Roman Pope from March 13.
For her, the press service of the Vatican expects an influx of between 50,000 and 60,000 people.
Pope Francisc
Pope Benedict XVI