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Pope Francis will preside over the funeral for former pope Benedict XVI, who has died at the age of 95, on January 5, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni says. SOUNDBITE
Pope Francis presides over the way of the Cross at Colosseum two years after pandemic in which the event was held in a procession with only a few people in St. Peter's square. During the Way of the Cross, the cross will be carried through the 14 stations by different families and in the thirteen station it is planned that a Russian and a Ukrainian will carry it as a sign of reconciliation. IMAGES
Pope Francis celebrates New Year mass a day after the Vatican announced the resignations of its spokesman and his deputy, without giving any explanation. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES
Pope Francis presides over vespers prayers and calls for the rebirth of the city of Rome after weeks of corruption scandals. Gavino Garay reports.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives at the Vatican to meet Pope Francis, who on Saturday said he was suffering from bronchitis. IMAGES