The 20 most shocking photos of Benedict XVI’s funeral

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The 20 most shocking photos of Benedict XVI’s funeral
Pope Francis presided over the ceremony (Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS) (VATICAN MEDIA/)
A man holds a German flag in St. Peter's Square on the day of former Pope Benedict XVI's funeral at the Vatican.
A man holds a German flag in St. Peter’s Square on the day of former Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral at the Vatican. (YARA NARDI /)
400 cardinals and more than 4,000 priests gathered in Saint Peter's Square to bid farewell to the pope emeritus.
400 cardinals and more than 4,000 priests gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to bid farewell to the pope emeritus. (GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE /)
A group of nuns pray before the start of the ceremony.
A group of nuns pray before the start of the ceremony. (YARA NARDI /)
The coffin of former Pope Benedict XVI is carried to the place designated for the beginning of his funeral, in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican.
The coffin of former Pope Benedict XVI is carried to the place designated for the beginning of his funeral, in Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican. (YARA NARDI /)
General image of Saint Peter's Square during the funeral of Benedict XVI.
General image of Saint Peter’s Square during the funeral of Benedict XVI. (GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE /)
Benedict XVI's drawer during the austere ceremony he requested.
Benedict XVI’s drawer during the austere ceremony he requested. (GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE /)
Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, former personal secretary of the pope emeritus, kisses his coffin.
Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, former personal secretary of the pope emeritus, kisses his coffin. (YARA NARDI /)
Archbishop Georg Gaenswein kisses the Bible on the coffin of former Pope Benedict during his funeral.
Archbishop Georg Gaenswein kisses the Bible on the coffin of former Pope Benedict during his funeral. (KAI PFAFFENBACH/)
Pope Francis presides over the funeral ceremonies for Benedict XVI in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican.
Pope Francis presides over the funeral ceremonies for Benedict XVI in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (KAI PFAFFENBACH/)
Pope Francis during the funeral ceremony of pope emeritus.
Pope Francis during the funeral ceremony of pope emeritus. (GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE /)
The cardinals file in to attend the ceremony commemorating Benedict XVI.
The cardinals file in to attend the ceremony commemorating Benedict XVI. (GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE /)
A procession of cardinals arrives for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Saint Peter's Square.
A procession of cardinals arrives for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Saint Peter’s Square. (Andrew Medichini/)
Pope Francis presides over the funeral ceremonies for former Pope Benedict in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Francis presides over the funeral ceremonies for former Pope Benedict in St. Peter’s Square. (YARA NARDI /)
More than 100,000 faithful attend the funeral in Saint Peter's Square.
More than 100,000 faithful attend the funeral in Saint Peter’s Square. (KAI PFAFFENBACH/)
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re blesses Benedict's coffin with incense.
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re blesses Benedict’s coffin with incense. (GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE /)
Cardinal Giovanni Battista blesses the coffin with holy water at the end of the ceremony.
Cardinal Giovanni Battista blesses the coffin with holy water at the end of the ceremony. (GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE /)
Pope Francis stands as pallbearers carry the coffin of former Pope Benedict at the end of his funeral.
Pope Francis stands as pallbearers carry the coffin of former Pope Benedict at the end of his funeral. (REMO CASILLI/)
Francis dismissed Benedict XVI after his funeral
The pontiff prayed one last time with Benedict, before his remains were taken to his resting place. (ALBERTO PIZZOLI/)
Shocking shot of the crowd in Saint Peter's Square (Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS)
Shocking shot of the crowd in Saint Peter’s Square (Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS) (VATICAN MEDIA/)
The crate is taken inside San Pedro after the completion of the funeral.
The crate is taken inside San Pedro after the completion of the funeral. (KAI PFAFFENBACH/)

(with photos from Reuters)

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