Former Roman Catholic pope Benedict XVI died late last year at the age of 95.

Recently, his coffin was suspended in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican for three days. According to statistics, more than 135,000 people have visited the remains.

(European News Agency)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Former Pope Benedict XVI of the Roman Catholic Church died at the end of last year at the age of 95.

Recently, his coffin was suspended in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican for three days. According to statistics, more than 135,000 people have visited the remains.

Benedict XVI (Benedict XVI) was originally a German cardinal, whose real name is Joseph.

Joseph Ratzinger, who was elected pope on April 19, 2005, resigned in 2013 on the grounds of declining mental and physical strength, becoming the first pope to abdicate in nearly 600 years, the Holy See In December last year, it was stated that Benedict XVI's condition had worsened due to his advanced age. On December 31 last year, it was also reported that Benedict XVI had passed away.

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From the 2nd to the 4th of this month, the coffin of Pope Benedict XVI was suspended in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican for 3 days, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm for public condolences, according to data released by the Vatican Gendarmerie (gendarmeria vaticana) In the past two days, more than 135,000 people have visited the relics. There were 65,000 people on the first day and about 70,000 people on the second day.

Foreign media reported that the Vatican will hold a Requiem Mass at 9:30 am local time in Rome on Thursday, which will be presided over by the current Pope Francis.

Former Roman Catholic pope Benedict XVI died late last year at the age of 95.

Recently, his coffin was suspended in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican for three days. According to statistics, more than 135,000 people have visited the remains.

(AFP)