Pope Benedict's coffin has been carried out of the basilica by ushers known as papal gentlemen and is being laid before the altar Live updates here: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
The Mass is being presided over by the incumbent pope, who is standing in front of the altar.
Pope Benedict's coffin has been carried out of the building by ushers known as papal gentlemen and is being laid before the altar.They will pray the rosary for about 45 minutes. The order of service goes on for 37 pages and the event will be very similar to that of an incumbent pope, he says. Pope Benedict's lying in state
The three-day lying-in-state ended on Wednesday evening, when his body was put into a cypress wood coffin ready for the funeral. He said that, after eight years in the role, he was no longer strong enough to lead the Church due to his"advanced age".
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