Benedict funeral to be similar to that of reigning popes

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Benedict funeral to be similar to that of reigning popes
The retired former pope has been laying in state without the papal regalia, but will be buried in the traditional three coffins in the Vatican.
By REUTERS
Published: JANUARY 3, 2023

Tens of thousands more people paid homage to former Pope Benedict on Tuesday on the second day his body lay in state, and the Vatican announced that his funeral will be similar to that of a reigning pope, including a three coffin burial.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who like Benedict, has called for the protection of Europe's Christian roots, was among the some 70,000 people paying their respects at St. Peter's Basilica, following 65,000 on Monday.

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As is traditional for popes, Benedict's body will be placed in a cypress coffin which will be carried out of St. Peter's Basilica and into the square for the funeral.

Later, as is also traditional, that one will be placed into a zinc coffin and then both will be placed into another coffin made of wood.

I never knew about the 3 coffins