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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Adam Robertson

Tens of thousands to pay tribute to Pope Benedict XVI as lying in state begins

THOUSANDS of people are expected to pay their respects to former Pope Benedict XVI when his lying in state begins at the Vatican on Monday. 

He died on New Year’s Eve aged 95 at his Vatican residence. The former pope stood down in 2012, becoming the first in his position to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.

Pope Francis will preside over Thursday’s funeral, which will mark the first time a pope will be buried by his successor. 

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