Thousands Of Mourners Pour Into St Peter’s Square For Funeral Of Pope Benedict XVI

Mourners have poured into St Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to pay final respects to the German theologian, who made history by retiring, and participate in a rare requiem Mass for a dead pope presided over by a living one. Key points: About 100,000 people are expected to attend the funeral Pope Francis is due to preside over the event, including a rare requiem Mass At nearly 10 years, Pope Benedict's retirement was longer than his pontificate Pope Francis is due to preside over the funeral — an event drawing an estimated 100,000 people, heads of state and royalty despite…