Pope Francis paid tribute to Benedict
XVI as he presided over his predecessor's funeral in St Peter's
Square on Thursday.
"We are here with the scent of gratitude and the oil of hope to
show you, once again, the love that is never lost," Francis
said.
"We want to do so with the same anointment, knowledge,
delicateness and dedication that you were able to bestow over
the years.
"It is the people faithful to God who, united, accompany and
entrust the life of he who was its pastor (to the Lord)".
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