QUEENS (WABC) — 1000’s of Catholics are heading to Rome, together with Cardinal Timothy Dolan, to attend the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
For Cardinal Dolan, this isn’t only a obligation, however a private pilgrimage to pay his last respects.
“I can’t say that I’m in his interior circle…he was the one who appointed me archbishop of New York,” he stated.
5 years after Pope Benedict’s journey to New York, and after eight years as pontiff, he grew to become the primary pope in 600 years to resign, citing well being issues.
Cardinal Dolan remembers that at the same time as he stepped down as Pontiff, his contributions to the church remained profound at the same time as he neared demise.
“Everybody knew of his presence,” he stated.
The Vatican estimates that 60,000 folks will attend the funeral of the Pope Emeritus in St. Peter’s Sq. on Thursday. Many extra will see it on-line and on tv around the globe.
Eyewisness Information reporter Mike Marza heads to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Benedict. He can see experiences from him this week on Eyewitness Information.
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