{"id":36971,"date":"2023-01-05T17:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T17:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/late-pope-benedict-xvi-to-be-laid-to-rest-today"},"modified":"2023-01-05T17:47:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T17:47:42","slug":"late-pope-benedict-xvi-to-be-laid-to-rest-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/late-pope-benedict-xvi-to-be-laid-to-rest-today","title":{"rendered":"Late Pope Benedict XVI to be laid to rest today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>ONLY two official state delegations \u2014 from Italy and Germany \u2014 were invited to the funeral of the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI which is taking place at the Vatican today.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to reporters, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said that the funeral will be held under \u201cthe sign of simplicity\u201d in fulfilment of the wishes of the late Pope.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe express request on the part of the late Pope is that everything be simple, both with regard to the funeral as well as the other celebrations and gestures during this time of pain,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>While only two state delegations were officially invited to attend the funeral, some heads of state and other public figures have decided to attend the event in unofficial capacity. They include president Andrzej Duda (Poland), prime minister Viktor Orban (Hungary), prime minister Petr Fiala (Czech Republic) and president Natas\u030ca Pirc Musar (Slovenia).<\/p>\n<p>Queen Sofia of Spain and King Philip and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are also planning to attend.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden of the USA will be represented by the country\u2019s ambassador to the Vatican.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. ONLY two official state delegations \u2014 from Italy and Germany \u2014 were invited to the funeral of the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI which is taking place at the Vatican today. 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