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Long Line Of Pilgrims Queuing To Pay Respect To Pope Benedict XVI (Photos)

Details emerging this late afternoon reveals that a long line of pilgrims queuing since the early hours of the morning who went to pay their respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict’s XVI have been spotted. From the preliminary reports, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI body will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica until the funeral Thursday morning.

"A long line of pilgrims, queuing since the early hours of the morning, went to pay their respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict’s XVI. The Pope Emeritus' body will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica until the funeral Thursday morning." ~ Vetican News.

This has come after the Body of former pope Benedict XVI was laid in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. From the reports, like previous popes, the deceased Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is dressed in red vestments with a gold-edged mitre on his head, his clasped hands holding a rosary.

Following this, the netizens online have raised their concern as they joined hands to mourn the dead of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Below are some of their reactions;

"We love you Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.....from PHILIPPINES." ~ Polly Huliganga Erece.

"Rest in peace, pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, thank you for everything you did." ~ Dolores Cantu.

"Rest in Peace, in the Glory of God, our dear Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI please pray for us from your Heavenly dwelling." ~ Emelita Sempio.

"Rest in peace, Pope Emeritus Benidict XVI. God Bless you always as you rest in His bosom. Amen." ~ Patsy Juan.

For more;

https://www.facebook.com/496909843653958/posts/6171619829516236/?flite=scwspnss

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