Pope Benedict the 16th lies in state for three days

The World

Former Pope Benedict, who died on Saturday at age 95, now lies in state in St. Peter’s Basilica. Tens of thousands have lined up to say their farewells to the retired pontiff. Reporter John Last has this remembrance of the conservative icon who struggled against church reformers.

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