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A Feb 24, 2013 file picture shows Pope Benedict XVI giving his final Sunday blessing from his studio window in Vatican,
The Vatican says the retired pontiff, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, will
be among prelates helping Pope Francis to celebrate the sainthood
ceremony Sunday for their late predecessors John Paul II and John XXIII.
Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi told reporters on Saturday
that Pope emeritus Benedict will be in St. Peter’s Square for the
canonization of John and John Paul. He said Pope emeritus Benedict and
many cardinals will “co-celebrate” the Mass with Francis.
Pope emeritus Benedict resigned from the papacy a year ago, and since
has largely dedicated himself to prayer in a monastery on the Vatican
grounds. Sunday’s appearance will be his most high-profile one since he
retired.
Pope emeritus Benedict presided over John Paul II’s funeral in the square in 2005, and was elected pontiff soon after.
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