Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Francis, the world Catholic leader, said being a pope is a lifetime position.

 Thousands of people are waiting in Vatican to attend the Pope Benedict XVI funeral ceremony on coming Thursday.

As thousands of faithful have come together to attend the Benedict`s funeral St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis marked the new year.

Joe Biden, the president of America, who is a Catholic issued statement mourning the passing of the retired pope.

On Wednesday, Pope Francis revealed that his 95-year-old predecessor was “very ill” and he went to see him in his home in the Vatican Gardens.