Pope Benedict XVI
Prof. Dr. Joseph Ratzinger
Has died in Christ to new life
Born 16 April 1927
Ordained a priest 29 June 1951
Ordained a bishop 28 May 1977
Admitted to the College of Cardinals 27 June 1977
Appointed Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 1 March 1982
Elected Pope 19 April 2005
Resigned 28 February 2013
Returned home to the house of the Heavenly Father 31 December 2022
Prayer
Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word,
for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all the peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel. (Luke 2:29-32)
I have called you by name: you are mine. (Isaiah 43:1)
May the angels lead you into paradise;
May the martyrs receive you at your arrival
And lead you to the holy city of Jerusalem.
May choirs of angels receive you
And with Christ, who died for you,
May you have eternal rest.