He made history during his life - and now, Pope Benedict XVI will do so in death. For the first time in many hundreds of years, the Vatican will hold a funeral service for a former pope, presided over by the present Pope. The service begins this morning after three days in which Benedict's body, dressed in robes and clutching rosary beads, has been on display, allowing tens of thousands of mourners to file past. Led by Pope Francis, the service will include traditional elements as well as some that will be individual to this funeral. A document, written in Latin and detailing some of the most notable occurrences of Benedict's papacy, will be buried with him, alongside coins and other papal regalia. The service will begin with the introductory rites, wishing for "eternal rest and ... perpetual light". It will include readings from Isaiah and from the first letter of St Peter. It will refer to him as "Pope...
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