Why retired pope Benedict's funeral will be so unusual
Benedict was the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years, creating a rare relationship between a sitting and former pope.
by Juliana Kim
Dec 31, 2022
2 minutes
When retired Pope Benedict XVI is laid to rest on Thursday, it will be an event unprecedented in the modern history of the Catholic Church.
Not only was Benedict the first modern pope to step down, but his funeral will be highly unusual because the
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