Funeral Mass for Pope John Paul II

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany led a traditional liturgical funeral mass for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. F… read more

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany led a traditional liturgical funeral mass for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Following the arrival of dignitaries and celebrants, the Pope’s simple cypress coffin was placed on the steps outside Saint Peter’s Basilica where mass was delivered in several languages including Italian, Polish, German, and Latin. Portions of the mass, including Cardinal Ratzinger’s homily on the late Pope’s life and influence, were translated into English with a voiceover. The Sistine Choir sang throughout the service, which ended with pall bearers turning the coffin toward the crowd and the crowd shouting cheers of respect and “Saint John Paul” in Italian.

The official U.S. delegation included President and Mrs. George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H. W. Bush, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Other dignitaries included heads of state, diplomats, and leaders of several faiths. The crowd of faithful gat close

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Funeral Mass for Pope John Paul II

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Program ID:
186189-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Ceremony
Location:
Vatican City, Italy
First Aired:
Apr 08, 2005 | 3:54am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 10, 2005 | 10:43am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Apr 08, 2005 | 3:54am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 08, 2005 | 2:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 08, 2005 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 08, 2005 | 11:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 10, 2005 | 10:43am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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