death and funeral of Pope Benedict XVI

{{further|Pope Benedict XVI#Pope emeritus: 2013–2022}}

{{See also|Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI}}

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Joseph Alois Ratzinger, then Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, was elected Pope Benedict XVI on 19 April 2005, succeeding John Paul II, who died on 2 April 2005. He stepped down as pope at 20:00 (CET) on 28 February 2013, in the first papal renunciation in almost 600 years since Pope Gregory XII in 1415,{{Cite news |last1=Messia |first1=Hada |last2=Pearson |first2=Michael |date=11 February 2013 |title=Too tired to go on, Pope Benedict resigns |url=https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/11/world/europe/pope-benedict-resignation/index.html |access-date=31 December 2022 |publisher=CNN |language=en |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231105453/https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/11/world/europe/pope-benedict-resignation/index.html |url-status=live }} and the first to voluntarily step down since Pope Celestine V in 1294.{{Cite web |title=Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 |date=31 December 2022 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-dies-95-rcna63442 |access-date=31 December 2022 |publisher=NBC News |language=en |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231095025/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-dies-95-rcna63442 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Cullinane |first=Susannah |date=11 February 2013 |title=Pope Benedict XVI's resignation explained |url=https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/11/world/europe/pope-resignation-q-and-a/index.html |access-date=31 December 2022 |publisher=CNN |language=en |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231105450/https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/11/world/europe/pope-resignation-q-and-a/index.html |url-status=live }} He cited his declining health as the reason for his resignation.{{Cite news |date=11 February 2013 |title=Pope Benedict XVI resigns owing to age and declining health |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/feb/11/pope-benedict-xvi-resigns-age |access-date=1 January 2023 |work=The Guardian |language=en |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231124047/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/feb/11/pope-benedict-xvi-resigns-age |url-status=live }}

In October 2017, a photograph on Facebook showed Benedict with a black eye. He had developed a hematoma after slipping at his residence. Speculation about his health had arisen in the preceding weeks.{{Cite web |last=Ramos Diaz |first=Ary Waldir |date=28 October 2017 |title=Pope Benedict has black eye in new photos |url=https://aleteia.org/2017/10/28/pope-benedict-has-black-eye-in-new-photos/ |access-date=31 December 2022 |website=Aleteia |language=en |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231111619/https://aleteia.org/2017/10/28/pope-benedict-has-black-eye-in-new-photos/ |url-status=live }}

In June 2020, Benedict visited his ailing brother Georg Ratzinger in Bavaria, who died shortly after the visit on 1 July.{{Cite news |title=Georg Ratzinger ist gestorben |url=https://www.katholisch.de/artikel/26029-georg-ratzinger-ist-gestorben |access-date=31 December 2022 |website=katholisch.de |language=de |archive-date=2 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102190211/https://www.katholisch.de/artikel/26029-georg-ratzinger-ist-gestorben |url-status=live }}

On 3 August 2020, after speculation in the German press in the wake of a visit by the journalist Peter Seewald on 1 August, Benedict's aides disclosed that he was experiencing inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, but stated that his condition was not serious.{{Cite news |last=Christine |date=4 August 2020 |title=Vatican Confirms Pope Benedict Is Ill, But Says Condition 'Not Serious' |url=https://thetablet.org/vatican-confirms-pope-benedict-is-ill-but-says-condition-not-serious/ |access-date=31 December 2022 |work=The Tablet |language=en-US |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231112907/https://thetablet.org/vatican-confirms-pope-benedict-is-ill-but-says-condition-not-serious/ |url-status=live }} Maltese cardinal Mario Grech reported to Vatican News on 2 December 2020 that Benedict was enduring serious difficulties in speaking, reportedly stating to a group of cardinals that "the Lord has taken away my speech in order to let me appreciate silence".{{Cite news |date=2 December 2020 |title=Benedict XVI 'having trouble speaking' – new cardinal |url=https://www.ansa.it/english/news/2020/12/02/benedict-xvi-having-trouble-speaking-new-cardinal_c0076aaf-ef39-4b07-b0ab-75dc954d9dc1.html |access-date=31 December 2022 |work=ANSA |language=en |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231113458/https://www.ansa.it/english/news/2020/12/02/benedict-xvi-having-trouble-speaking-new-cardinal_c0076aaf-ef39-4b07-b0ab-75dc954d9dc1.html |url-status=live }}

Benedict became the longest-lived pope on 4 September 2020, surpassing Pope Leo XIII, who died in 1903 at the age of 93 years, 4 months and 3 days.{{Cite news |date=4 September 2020 |title=Benedict XVI becomes oldest pope in history |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200904-benedict-xvi-becomes-oldest-pope-in-history |access-date=31 December 2022 |publisher=France 24 |agency=Agence France-Presse |language=en |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011145804/https://www.france24.com/en/20200904-benedict-xvi-becomes-oldest-pope-in-history |url-status=live }}

In his weekly general audience on 28 December 2022, Pope Francis announced that Benedict XVI was "very sick". Francis did not disclose the exact nature of his ailment, but called for people to pray for Benedict XVI.{{Cite web |date=28 December 2022 |title=Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 'very sick', says Pope Francis |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/28/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-very-sick-says-pope-francis |access-date=31 December 2022 |website=The Guardian |language=en |archive-date=30 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230134353/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/28/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-very-sick-says-pope-francis |url-status=live }} Later that day, Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, attributed Benedict's illness to old age and reported that he was under medical supervision at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in Vatican City, where he had lived since his resignation as pope.{{Cite news |last=Bordoni |first=Linda |date=28 December 2022 |title=Pope Francis asks for prayers for Benedict XVI – Vatican News |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-12/pope-francis-benedict-xvi-prayers.html |access-date=31 December 2022 |work=Vatican News |language=en |archive-date=30 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230055345/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-12/pope-francis-benedict-xvi-prayers.html |url-status=live }} Francis visited Benedict XVI after the audience,{{Cite news |last=Brockhaus |first=Hannah |date=28 December 2022 |title=Vatican: Benedict XVI under medical care as health takes sudden turn |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253165/vatican-benedict-xvi-under-medical-care-as-health-takes-sudden-turn |access-date=31 December 2022 |agency=Catholic News Agency |language=en |archive-date=30 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230102212/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253165/vatican-benedict-xvi-under-medical-care-as-health-takes-sudden-turn |url-status=live }} and Benedict XVI received the Anointing of the Sick.{{Cite news |date=31 December 2022 |title=Farewell to Benedict XVI: 'Humble worker in vineyard of the Lord' |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-12/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-dies-aged-95.html |access-date=31 December 2022 |work=Vatican News |language=en |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231093857/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-12/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-dies-aged-95.html |url-status=live }}

On 29 December, Bruni reported that Benedict's situation remained grave, but he was "absolutely lucid and alert".{{Cite web |last=Brockhaus |first=Hannah |date=29 December 2022 |title=Vatican: Benedict XVI is absolutely lucid and alert, but his condition remains serious |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253176/vatican-benedict-xvi-s-condition-serious-but-stable |access-date=31 December 2022 |agency=Catholic News Agency |language=en |archive-date=30 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230181121/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253176/vatican-benedict-xvi-s-condition-serious-but-stable |url-status=live }} The next day, Benedict participated in the celebration of Mass in his room; his condition was stable.{{Cite web |last=Wimmer |first=AC |date=30 December 2022 |title=Vatican: Benedict XVI has rested well, his condition is stable |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253186/vatican-benedict-xvi-has-rested-well-his-condition-is-stationary |access-date=31 December 2022 |agency=Catholic News Agency |language=en |archive-date=30 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230203028/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253186/vatican-benedict-xvi-has-rested-well-his-condition-is-stationary |url-status=live }} The same day, a special Mass was celebrated for Benedict at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.{{Cite web |date=30 December 2022 |title=Cardinal De Donatis presides over special Mass for Benedict XVI |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-12/cardinal-de-donatis-presides-over-special-mass-forbenedict-xvi.html |access-date=31 December 2022 |website=Vatican News |language=en |archive-date=30 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230214845/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-12/cardinal-de-donatis-presides-over-special-mass-forbenedict-xvi.html |url-status=live }}

Benedict died at Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on 31 December 2022 at 9:34 a.m. CET (UTC+01), at the age of 95, from cardiogenic shock, resulting from respiratory failure that evolved from a parenchymal insufficiency.{{Cite web |title=ACTA APOSTOLICAE SEDIS |url=https://www.vatican.va/archive/aas/documents/2023/acta-supplementum2023.pdf}}{{Cite news |date=31 December 2022 |title=Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64107731 |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101005047/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64107731 |url-status=live }} Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Benedict's personal secretary and confidant, said that his last words, heard by a nurse, were {{langnf|it|"Signore ti amo"|Lord, I love you}}.{{Cite web |last=Tornielli |first=Andrea |date=1 January 2023 |title=Benedict XVI's last words: "Lord, I love you!" |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-01/benedict-xvi-s-last-words-lord-i-love-you.html |access-date=2 January 2023 |website=Vatican News |language=en |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101230836/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-01/benedict-xvi-s-last-words-lord-i-love-you.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Tornielli |first=Andrea |date=1 January 2023 |title=Le ultime parole di Benedetto XVI: 'Signore ti amo!' |trans-title=Benedict XVI's last words: 'Lord, I love you!' |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/it/vaticano/news/2023-01/papa-emerito-benedetto-xvi-morte-ultime-parole-signore-ti-amo.html |access-date=1 January 2023 |work=Vatican News |language=it |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101164408/https://www.vaticannews.va/it/vaticano/news/2023-01/papa-emerito-benedetto-xvi-morte-ultime-parole-signore-ti-amo.html |url-status=live }} On the same day, the Holy See released his spiritual testament, dated 29 August 2006.{{Cite web |date=31 December 2022 |title=The Spiritual Testament of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-12/the-spiritual-testament-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi.html |access-date=1 January 2023 |website=Vatican News |language=en |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101000552/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-12/the-spiritual-testament-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi.html |url-status=live }}

On the same day, Pope Francis gave his first words about Benedict since his death, praising him.{{Cite web |last1=Brockhaus |first1=Hannah |last2=Mares |first2=Courtney |date=31 December 2022 |title=Pope Francis' first words about Benedict XVI after his death |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253198/pope-francis-gives-thanks-to-god-for-benedict-xvis-sacrifices-for-the-church |url-status=live |access-date=2023-01-07 |agency=Catholic News Agency |language=en |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107065817/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253198/pope-francis-gives-thanks-to-god-for-benedict-xvis-sacrifices-for-the-church }}

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At the time of Benedict's death, the Holy See had procedures governing the rituals surrounding papal deaths and funerals, but which were designed specifically for the deaths of incumbent popes.{{Cite news |last1=Horowitz |first1=Jason |last2=Povoledo |first2=Elisabetta |date=31 December 2022 |title=Pope Benedict XVI Dies: Updates: Pope Francis Will Preside Over Benedict's Funeral on Thursday |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/12/31/world/pope-benedict-dies |access-date=31 December 2022 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231094731/https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/12/31/world/pope-benedict-dies |url-status=live }} Benedict's funeral was the second and final funeral celebrated according to the first edition of the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, the liturgical book for papal funerals, prior to the creation of a simplified edition in 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.cultodivino.va/en/attivita/2024/ordo-exsequiarum-romani-pontificis.html|title=Vatican publishes new edition of funeral rites for Roman Pontiff|date=29 November 2024|access-date=21 April 2025|publisher=Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments|website=cultodivino.va}}

On 1 January 2023, Benedict's body was laid in the chapel at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, where it was viewed by people closest to him. He was clothed in red vestments, the traditional liturgical colour for papal funerals.{{Cite web |last=Brockhaus |first=Hannah |title=Vatican shares first photos of Benedict XVI after death |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253207/vatican-releases-photos-of-benedict-xvis-body |access-date=1 January 2023 |agency=Catholic News Agency |language=en |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101122955/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253207/vatican-releases-photos-of-benedict-xvis-body |url-status=live }} Since Benedict was no longer pope, he did not wear the pallium or hold the ferula, symbols of the papal office.{{Cite web |last=O'Connell |first=Gerard |date=4 January 2023 |title=What you need to know about the historic funeral of Pope Benedict XVI |url=https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/01/04/pope-benedict-funeral-244462 |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=America |language=en |archive-date=4 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104203119/https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/01/04/pope-benedict-funeral-244462 |url-status=live }} In the morning of 2 January, Benedict's body was moved to St. Peter's Basilica, where he lay in state for three days until his funeral.{{Cite news |last1=Gallagher |first1=Della |last2=Di Donato |first2=Valentina |last3=Noor Haq |first3=Sana |title=Former Pope Benedict XVI lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/02/europe/pope-benedict-xvi-lying-in-state-intl |date=2 January 2023 |publisher=CNN |access-date=2 January 2023 |archive-date=2 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102101301/https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/02/europe/pope-benedict-xvi-lying-in-state-intl/ |url-status=live }} The Holy See stated that approximately 195,000 people paid their respects during the lying in state.{{Cite news |last=Nanu |first=Maighna |date=5 January 2023 |title=Thousands of mourners gather for Pope Benedict's funeral – watch live |language=en-GB |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/01/05/pope-benedict-funeral-vatican-watch-live-pope-francis/ |access-date=5 January 2023 |issn=0307-1235 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105090738/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/01/05/pope-benedict-funeral-vatican-watch-live-pope-francis/ |url-status=live }} On the evening of 4 January, Benedict's face was covered with a white veil. His pallium, coins and medals minted during his reign, and a {{langnf|it|rogito|deed|paren=left}}; a text summarizing his life and pontificate) were placed in his coffin before it was closed.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title=Deed of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI placed in casket |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-01/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-deed-rogito-coffin.html |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=Vatican News |language=en |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105170022/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-01/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-deed-rogito-coffin.html |url-status=live }}

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The booklet for Benedict's funeral Mass was released on 3 January.{{Cite web |last=Mares |first=Courtney |date=3 January 2023 |title=Here are the prayers that will be offered at Benedict XVI's funeral Mass |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253231/here-are-the-prayers-that-will-be-offered-at-benedict-xvi-s-funeral-mass |access-date=4 January 2023 |agency=Catholic News Agency |language=en |archive-date=4 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104023200/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253231/here-are-the-prayers-that-will-be-offered-at-benedict-xvi-s-funeral-mass |url-status=live }} Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the Mass had been adapted from the usual papal burial service, omitting portions applicable to the death of a current pope, and adding other parts.{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Devin |date=3 January 2023 |title=Pope Francis to preside at Requiem Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-01/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-requiem-mass-details.html |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Vatican News |language=en |archive-date=4 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104010239/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-01/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-requiem-mass-details.html |url-status=live }} In a departure from previous papal funeral Masses, Eucharistic Prayer III was planned to be used instead of the Roman Canon.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-04 |title=The Roman Canon won't be used at Benedict XVI's funeral Mass. Is that a big deal? |url=https://www.pillarcatholic.com/the-roman-canon-wont-be-used-at-benedict-xvis-funeral-mass-is-that-a-big-deal/ |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=The Pillar |language=en |archive-date=6 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106074334/https://www.pillarcatholic.com/the-roman-canon-wont-be-used-at-benedict-xvis-funeral-mass-is-that-a-big-deal/ |url-status=live }}

The funeral ceremony took place in St. Peter's Square on 5 January, and began at around 09:30.{{Cite web |last1=Mares |first1=Courtney |last2=Brockhaus |first2=Hannah |date=5 January 2023 |title=Benedict XVI's funeral: Tens of thousands attend simple, solemn liturgy for beloved pope emeritus |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253258/funeral-of-pope-benedict-xvi |access-date=5 January 2023 |agency=Catholic News Agency |language=en |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105102139/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253258/funeral-of-pope-benedict-xvi |url-status=live }} Pope Francis, Benedict's successor, presided over the service, which was conducted primarily in Latin with prayers and readings also in Italian, Spanish, English, French, Portuguese and Arabic.{{Cite book |author=Office of Papal Liturgical Celebrations |title=Messa Esequiale per il Sommo Pontefice Emerito Benedetto XVI presieduta dal Santo Padre Francesco |url=https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/libretti/2023/20230105-libretto-esequie-sepoltura_pont-emerito.pdf |access-date=4 January 2023 |publisher=Tipografia Vaticana |year=2023 |archive-date=4 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104015408/https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/libretti/2023/20230105-libretto-esequie-sepoltura_pont-emerito.pdf |url-status=live }} The Sistine Chapel Choir sang at the service, and Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, celebrated the Eucharist at the altar set up in the Square.{{Cite news | date = 2023-01-05 | publisher = RAI News | language = it | title = I funerali di Benedetto XVI, l'omelia di Papa Francesco: "Ha testimoniato il Vangelo nella sua vita" | url = https://www.rainews.it/maratona/2023/01/addio-a-benedetto-xvi-lomaggio-dei-fedeli-a-san-pietro-3b70135b-2b28-402a-a6a0-929319bdb24e.html | access-date = 2023-01-06 | archive-date = 5 January 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230105184844/https://www.rainews.it/amp/maratona/2023/01/addio-a-benedetto-xvi-lomaggio-dei-fedeli-a-san-pietro-3b70135b-2b28-402a-a6a0-929319bdb24e.html | url-status = live }} The funeral was attended by an estimated 50,000 people.{{Cite news |last=Giuffrida |first=Angela |date=5 January 2023 |title=Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest as 50,000 pay respects in St Peter's Square |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/05/pope-benedict-xvi-funeral-expected-to-draw-big-crowds-to-st-peters-square-vatican |access-date=5 January 2023 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105031306/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/05/pope-benedict-xvi-funeral-expected-to-draw-big-crowds-to-st-peters-square-vatican |url-status=live }} Requests for the rapid canonization of the pontiff – as "santo subito" – were made by the participants.{{Cite news |date=5 January 2023 |title=Why 'Santo subito?' - The Catholics who say Benedict XVI was a saint |work=The Pillar |url=https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/why-santo-subito-what-catholics-chanted-at-benedict-xvis-funeral |access-date=4 January 2024 }} In accordance with Benedict's wishes, his funeral was shorter and simpler than a usual papal funeral.

Francis delivered a short homily during the Mass that focused on the reading from the Gospel, mentioning Benedict briefly such as to praise his "wisdom, tenderness and devotion that he bestowed upon us over the years". Commentators contrasted it to the more effusive homily that Benedict (then Cardinal Ratzinger) gave at Pope John Paul II's funeral.{{Cite web |last=Rocca |first=Francis X. |date=5 January 2023 |title=Pope Benedict XVI Funeral: Pope Francis Presides Over Vatican Ceremony |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/pope-francis-presides-over-funeral-for-pope-benedict-xvi-11672907210 |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=The Wall Street Journal |language=en-US |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105083935/https://www.wsj.com/articles/pope-francis-presides-over-funeral-for-pope-benedict-xvi-11672907210 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last1=Horowitz |first1=Jason |last2=Graham |first2=Ruth |date=2023-01-05 |title=Some find fault with Francis' homily for Benedict. |work=The New York Times |language=en |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/world/europe/benedict-francis-homily-criticism.html |access-date=2023-01-05 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105230911/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/world/europe/benedict-francis-homily-criticism.html |url-status=live }}

Before this funeral, the first time a pope had assisted at the funeral of his predecessor occurred in 1802, when a solemn ceremony was celebrated in the presence of Pius VII when the remains of Pius VI, who died in French custody in 1799, were brought to Rome.{{Cite web |last=Tornielli |first=Andrea |date=4 January 2023 |title=The last time a Pope celebrated the funeral of his predecessor was in 1802 |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-01/pope-celebrates-funeral-predecessor-1802-pius-vii.html |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Vatican News |language=en |archive-date=4 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104125003/https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-01/pope-celebrates-funeral-predecessor-1802-pius-vii.html |url-status=live }}

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Immediately after the funeral, Benedict was interred in a private ceremony in the crypt underneath St. Peter's Basilica, in the same tomb that had previously been occupied by Pope John Paul II's body from his death in 2005 until his beatification in 2011.{{Cite web |date=5 January 2023 |title=Live Updates {{!}} The funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://apnews.com/article/religion-vatican-city-rome-92b47ae43cbffb0120a7c550085f20f1 |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=AP NEWS |language=en |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105075743/https://apnews.com/article/religion-vatican-city-rome-92b47ae43cbffb0120a7c550085f20f1 |url-status=live }} In accordance with tradition, Benedict's cypress coffin was placed inside a zinc one, which was in turn enclosed in an oak outer coffin. The tomb was opened to public visits on 8 January 2023.{{Cite news |last=D'Emilio |first=Frances |date=2023-01-08 |title=Public now can see Benedict's tomb at St. Peter's Basilica |url=https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-religion-vatican-city-9e77ccb8c66b4566666e6f0172cff249 |access-date=2023-01-09 |work=Associated Press News |language=en |archive-date=9 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109034037/https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-religion-vatican-city-9e77ccb8c66b4566666e6f0172cff249 |url-status=live }}

File:Ratzinger funeral (01).jpg paying respects at Benedict's lying in state on 2 January]]

In keeping with Benedict's request for a simple funeral, only the governments of Italy and his native Germany were invited to send official delegations,{{cite news |access-date=1 January 2023 |work=Associated Press News |url=https://apnews.com/article/pope-benedict-xvi-dead-live-updates-32a2f8ebbebfd3484da95345328dbce0 |date=31 December 2022 |title=Reactions to Pope Benedict XVI's death |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231213335/https://apnews.com/article/pope-benedict-xvi-dead-live-updates-32a2f8ebbebfd3484da95345328dbce0 |url-status=live }} although representatives from other countries and organisations were able to participate "in a private capacity".{{cite news |last1=Balmer |first1=Crispian |last2=Kerry |first2=Frances |title=Factbox: Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/former-pope-benedict-have-simple-funeral-after-lying-state-2022-12-31/ |access-date=2 January 2023 |work=Reuters |date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101203108/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/former-pope-benedict-have-simple-funeral-after-lying-state-2022-12-31/ |url-status=live }} Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, criticised the decision, saying: "The president of the Republic does not go to these things in a personal capacity, he goes representing the Portuguese State."{{Cite web |last=Brockhaus |first=Hannah |date=4 January 2023 |title=Portugual's president unhappy with Vatican delegation restrictions for Benedict XVI funeral |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253252/portuguals-president-criticizes-vatican-delegation-restrictions-for-benedict-xvi-funeral |access-date=5 January 2023 |agency=Catholic News Agency |language=en |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105002739/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253252/portuguals-president-criticizes-vatican-delegation-restrictions-for-benedict-xvi-funeral |url-status=live }}

• Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy
• Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy{{Cite web |last=Ciriaco |first=Tommaso |date=5 January 2023 |title=Funerali di Benedetto XVI, Meloni vedrà prima i leader sovranisti e poi Scholz |url=https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2023/01/05/news/benedetto_xvi_funerali_sovranisti_vertice-382145701/ |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=la Repubblica |language=it |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105002742/https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2023/01/05/news/benedetto_xvi_funerali_sovranisti_vertice-382145701/ |url-status=live }}
• Ignazio La Russa, President of the Senate{{Cite web |title=I funerali di Papa Ratzinger in diretta |url=https://www.today.it/attualita/funerali-oggi-papa-ratzinger-diretta-tv-streaming.html |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=amp.today.it |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105075806/https://amp.today.it/attualita/funerali-oggi-papa-ratzinger-diretta-tv-streaming.html |url-status=live }} was to come, but had to be replaced due to illness by Maurizio Gasparri, Vice-President of the Senate{{Cite web |date=5 January 2023 |title=Ratzinger: La Russa influenzato, Gasparri ai funerali |url=https://www.agenzianova.com/a/63b680a866aea4.22434087/4200335/2023-01-05/ratzinger-la-russa-influenzato-gasparri-ai-funerali |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=Agenzia Nova |language=it |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105143133/https://www.agenzianova.com/a/63b680a866aea4.22434087/4200335/2023-01-05/ratzinger-la-russa-influenzato-gasparri-ai-funerali |url-status=live }}
• Lorenzo Fontana, President of the Chamber of Deputies
• Silvana Sciarra, President of Constitutional Court{{Cite web |date=2023-05-01 |title=Le foto dei funerali di Ratzinger, in Vaticano |url=https://www.corriere.it/foto-gallery/cronache/23_gennaio_05/foto-funerali-ratzinger-benedetto-xvi-81706610-8cda-11ed-8af7-148d8b1b948e.shtml |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=Corriere della Sera |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105171529/https://www.corriere.it/foto-gallery/cronache/23_gennaio_05/foto-funerali-ratzinger-benedetto-xvi-81706610-8cda-11ed-8af7-148d8b1b948e.shtml |url-status=live }}
• Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Giancarlo Giorgetti, Minister of Economy and Finance{{Cite web |title=AMP {{!}} Funerali Benedetto XVI, in piazza San Pietro politici e teste coronate |url=https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2023/01/funerali-benedetto-xvi-in-piazza-san-pietro-politici-e-teste-coronate-b0b6adf8-1da8-484f-afac-614d45bcb57e.html |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=www.rainews.it |date=5 January 2023 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105122955/https://www.rainews.it/amp/articoli/2023/01/funerali-benedetto-xvi-in-piazza-san-pietro-politici-e-teste-coronate-b0b6adf8-1da8-484f-afac-614d45bcb57e.html |url-status=live }}
• Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence
• Carlo Nordio, Minister of Justice
• Francesco Lollobrigida, Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests
• Anna Maria Bernini, Minister of University and Research
• Gennaro Sangiuliano, Minister of Culture
• Mario Draghi, former Prime Minister of Italy{{Cite web |date=5 January 2023 |title=Funerali Ratzinger, presente anche Mario Draghi tra le autorità |url=https://www.ilmessaggero.it/video/politica/funerali_ratzinger_presente_anche_draghi_tra_le_autorita-7150516.html |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=Il Messaggero |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105122952/https://www.ilmessaggero.it/video/politica/funerali_ratzinger_presente_anche_draghi_tra_le_autorita-7150516.html |url-status=live }}
• Mario Monti, former Prime Minister of Italy.

File:Ratzinger funeral (02).jpg and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States, Elke Büdenbender, First Lady of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany.]]

• Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, and First Lady Elke Büdenbender{{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=Tod von Benedikt XVI.: Olaf Scholz reist zu Trauergottesdienst für Benedikt XVI. nach Rom|work=Die Zeit|url=https://www.zeit.de/politik/2023-01/olaf-scholz-trauergottesdienst-papst-benedikt|language=de|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103160441/https://www.zeit.de/politik/2023-01/olaf-scholz-trauergottesdienst-papst-benedikt|url-status=live}}
• Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany
• Bärbel Bas, President of the Bundestag
• Peter Tschentscher, President of the Bundesrat
• Stephan Harbarth, President of the Federal Constitutional Court
• Nancy Faeser, Federal Minister of the Interior and Community{{Cite news|date=5 January 2023|title=Beerdigung von Benedikt XVI.: Deutsche Delegation um Scholz im Vatikan|work=Der Stern|url=https://www.stern.de/lifestyle/leute/beerdigung-von-benedikt-xvi---deutsche-delegation-um-scholz-im-vatikan-33071044.html|language=de|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105104617/https://www.stern.de/lifestyle/leute/beerdigung-von-benedikt-xvi---deutsche-delegation-um-scholz-im-vatikan-33071044.html|url-status=live}}
• Friedrich Merz, Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag{{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=Beisetzung von Papst Benedikt: Steinmeier, Scholz, Bas und Tschentscher reisen in einer Maschine nach Rom|work=Der Spiegel|url=https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/beisetzung-von-papst-benedikt-drei-spitzen-des-staats-fliegen-in-einer-maschine-a-b8478d2b-db5f-4c17-81ee-7f64f055d0c6|language=de|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104143856/https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/beisetzung-von-papst-benedikt-drei-spitzen-des-staats-fliegen-in-einer-maschine-a-b8478d2b-db5f-4c17-81ee-7f64f055d0c6|url-status=live}}
• Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria
• Günther Beckstein, Former Minister-President of Bavaria
• Edmund Stoiber, Former Minister-President of Bavaria
• Hubert Aiwanger, Deputy Minister-President of Bavaria{{Cite news|date=5 January 2023|title=Benedikts Abschied: Kardinal Marx singt "Happy Birthday" für Söder – Blaskapelle spielt im Vatikan die Bayernhymne|work=Münchner Merkur|url=https://www.merkur.de/politik/benedikt-xiv-papst-beisetzung-bayern-blaskapelle-abschied-soeder-marx-traunstein-marktl-92012224.html|language=de|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105175741/https://www.merkur.de/politik/benedikt-xiv-papst-beisetzung-bayern-blaskapelle-abschied-soeder-marx-traunstein-marktl-92012224.html|url-status=live}}
• Ilse Aigner, President of the Landtag of Bavaria{{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=Landtagsdelegation reist zum Requiem für Benedikt XVI.|language=de|work=Bayerischer Landtag|url=https://www.bayern.landtag.de/aktuelles/presse/pressemitteilungen/pressemitteilungen-2022/landtagsdelegation-reist-zum/|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103214800/https://www.bayern.landtag.de/aktuelles/presse/pressemitteilungen/pressemitteilungen-2022/landtagsdelegation-reist-zum/|url-status=live}}
• Alois Glück, Former President of the Landtag of Bavaria
• Karl Freller, First Vice-President of the Landtag of Bavaria
• Benedikt Dittmann, First Mayor of Marktl, the birthplace of Benedict XVI

File:Ratzinger funeral (10) (cropped).jpg, President of Portugal; Andrzej Duda, President of Poland; Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania; Queen Sofía of Spain; and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium.]]

• Archbishop Joan Enric Vives i Sicília, Co-Prince of Andorra{{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=Vives assistirà al funeral del Papa emèrit Benet XVI|work=Diari d'Andorra|url=https://www.diariandorra.ad/noticies/nacional/2023/01/03/vives_assistira_funeral_del_papa_emerit_benet_xvi_213450_1125.html|language=ca|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103195242/https://www.diariandorra.ad/noticies/nacional/2023/01/03/vives_assistira_funeral_del_papa_emerit_benet_xvi_213450_1125.html|url-status=live}}
• Heinz Fischer, former President of Austria{{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=Benedikt XVI.: Könige und Staatschefs bei Beisetzung erwartet|work=ORF|url=https://religion.orf.at/stories/3216908/|language=de|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103082226/https://religion.orf.at/stories/3216908/|url-status=live}}
• King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium{{Cite news|date=4 January 2023|title=King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to attend funeral of Pope Benedict XVI|work=The Brussels Times|url=https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/346606/king-philippe-and-queen-mathilde-to-attend-funeral-of-pope-benedict-xvi|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104102626/https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/346606/king-philippe-and-queen-mathilde-to-attend-funeral-of-pope-benedict-xvi/|url-status=live}}
• Chen Chien-jen, former Vice President of China{{efn|The Republic of China (ROC) has official diplomatic relations with the Holy See instead of the People's Republic of China (PRC) under the One China policy. The ROC formerly ruled Mainland China and the territory has since been restricted to Taiwan and the other surrounding islands following the conclusion of the Second Chinese Civil War in 1949. See also Political status of Taiwan.}}{{cite web|url=https://www.taiwanplus.com/taiwan-news/diplomacy/230102015/former-taiwan-vp-chen-to-attend-pope-benedicts-funeral|title=Former Taiwan VP Chen To Attend Pope Benedict's Funeral|newspaper=Taiwan Plus|date=2 January 2023|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104085654/https://www.taiwanplus.com/taiwan-news/diplomacy/230102015/former-taiwan-vp-chen-to-attend-pope-benedicts-funeral|url-status=live}} as the president's special envoy{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-presidents-special-envoy-attend-late-popes-funeral-2022-12-31/ |title=Taiwan president's special envoy to attend late Pope's funeral |work=Reuters |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=8 January 2023 |archive-date=8 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108070825/https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-presidents-special-envoy-attend-late-popes-funeral-2022-12-31/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2023/01/hong-kong-cardinal-former-taiwan-vp-at-papal-funeral-but-no-china-representative/|title=Hong Kong Cardinal, Former Taiwan VP at Papal Funeral, But No China Representative|website=thediplomat.com|access-date=8 January 2023|archive-date=9 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109104228/https://thediplomat.com/2023/01/hong-kong-cardinal-former-taiwan-vp-at-papal-funeral-but-no-china-representative/|url-status=live}}
• Ioannis Kasoulidis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus{{Cite news|first=Nikolaos|last=Prakas|date=3 January 2023|title=FM Kasoulides to attend Pope Benedict's funeral|work=Cyprus Mail|url=https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/03/fm-kasoulides-to-attend-pope-benedicts-funeral/|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103145034/https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/03/fm-kasoulides-to-attend-pope-benedicts-funeral/|url-status=live}}
• Petr Fiala, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic{{Cite news|date=5 January 2023|title=Pohřeb Benedikta XVI.: 100 tisíc věřících ve Vatikánu. Fiala a Klaus v prvních řadách|work=Blesk|url=https://www.blesk.cz/clanek/zpravy-svet/732244/pohreb-benedikta-xvi-100-tisic-vericich-ve-vatikanu-fiala-a-klaus-v-prvnich-radach.html|language=cs|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105233850/https://www.blesk.cz/clanek/zpravy-svet/732244/pohreb-benedikta-xvi-100-tisic-vericich-ve-vatikanu-fiala-a-klaus-v-prvnich-radach.html|url-status=live}}
• Václav Klaus, former President of the Czech Republic
• Marian Jurečka, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
• Katalin Novák, President of Hungary{{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=Benedict XVI's death and burial: Watching procedures become protocol|work=National Catholic Reporter|url=https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/benedict-xvis-death-and-burial-watching-procedures-become-protocol|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103180201/https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/benedict-xvis-death-and-burial-watching-procedures-become-protocol|url-status=live}}
• Frances Collins, Ambassador to the Holy See from Ireland{{Cite news|first=Patsy|last=McGarry|date=1 January 2023|title=Pope Benedict funeral: Irish Ambassador likely to be State's only representative|newspaper=The Irish Times|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/01/01/pope-benedict-funeral-expected-to-draw-low-key-attendance/|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103024834/https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/01/01/pope-benedict-funeral-expected-to-draw-low-key-attendance/|url-status=live}}
• Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo
• Prince Stefan of Liechtenstein, Ambassador to the Holy See (representing his cousin, the Prince of Liechtenstein){{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=Prinz Stefan von Liechtenstein nimmt an Trauerfeier für Benedikt XVI. teil|work=Kath.ch|url=https://www.kath.ch/newsd/prinz-stefan-von-liechtenstein-nimmt-an-trauerfeier-fuer-benedikt-xvi-teil/|language=de|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103191655/https://www.kath.ch/newsd/prinz-stefan-von-liechtenstein-nimmt-an-trauerfeier-fuer-benedikt-xvi-teil/|url-status=live}}
• Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania{{Cite news|date=2 January 2023|title=Lithuanian president to attend funeral of Pope Benedict XVI|work=Lithuanian National Radio and Television|url=https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1857017/lithuanian-president-to-attend-funeral-of-pope-benedict-xvi|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=2 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102223945/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1857017/lithuanian-president-to-attend-funeral-of-pope-benedict-xvi|url-status=live}}
• Andrzej Duda, President of Poland
• Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of Poland{{Cite web |date=3 January 2023 |title=Prezydent Duda i premier Morawiecki wezmą udział w pogrzebie Benedykta XVI |url=https://www.tvp.info/65451011/prezydent-andrzeja-duda-i-premier-mateusz-morawiecki-wezma-udzial-w-pogrzebie-benedykta-xvi- |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=tvp.info |language=pl |archive-date=3 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103173813/https://www.tvp.info/65451011/prezydent-andrzeja-duda-i-premier-mateusz-morawiecki-wezma-udzial-w-pogrzebie-benedykta-xvi- |url-status=live }}
• Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal
• Catarina Sarmento e Castro, Minister of Justice{{Cite web |date=3 January 2023 |title=Presidente da República nas exéquias do Papa Bento XVI |url=https://www.presidencia.pt/atualidade/toda-a-atualidade/2023/01/presidente-da-republica-nas-exequias-do-papa-bento-xvi/ |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Presidency of the Portuguese Republic |language=pt |archive-date=10 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110084601/https://www.presidencia.pt/atualidade/toda-a-atualidade/2023/01/presidente-da-republica-nas-exequias-do-papa-bento-xvi/ |url-status=live }}
• Maria Luisa Berti and Manuel Ciavatta, Captains Regent of San Marino.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/il-cordoglio-dei-capitani-reggenti-espresso-a-papa-francesco-che-incontreranno-il-20-marzo-a234605|title=Il cordoglio dei Capitani Reggenti espresso a Papa Francesco, che incontreranno il 20 marzo|first=San Marino|last=Rtv|date=5 January 2023|website=San Marino Rtv|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105183527/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/il-cordoglio-dei-capitani-reggenti-espresso-a-papa-francesco-che-incontreranno-il-20-marzo-a234605|url-status=live}}
• Nataša Pirc Musar, President of Slovenia{{Cite news|date=5 January 2023|title=Benedict XVI's funeral: Tens of thousands attend simple, solemn liturgy for beloved pope emeritus|agency=Catholic News Agency|url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253258/funeral-of-pope-benedict-xvi|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105102139/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253258/funeral-of-pope-benedict-xvi|url-status=live}}
• Eduard Heger, Prime Minister of Slovakia
• Queen Sofía of Spain (representing her son, Felipe VI of Spain)
• Félix Bolaños, Minister of the Presidency
• Isabel Celaá, Ambassador to the Holy See{{Cite news|first=Daniel|last=Stewart|date=4 January 2023|title=Nearly 120 cardinals, 400 bishops and 4,000 priests will celebrate Benedict XVI's funeral with the Pope|publisher=MSN|url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/nearly-120-cardinals-400-bishops-and-4000-priests-will-celebrate-benedict-xvis-funeral-with-the-pope/ar-AA15XyHi|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104131212/https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/nearly-120-cardinals-400-bishops-and-4000-priests-will-celebrate-benedict-xvis-funeral-with-the-pope/ar-AA15XyHi|url-status=live}}
• Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education (United Kingdom){{Cite web |last=Etchingham |first=Julie |date=5 January 2023 |title=The sound of Bavarian drumming fills the air ahead of Pope's funeral |url=https://www.itv.com/news/2023-01-05/pope-benedict-xvi-funeral-hundreds-of-thousands-are-expected-to-attend |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=ITV News |language=en |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105091742/https://www.itv.com/news/2023-01-05/pope-benedict-xvi-funeral-hundreds-of-thousands-are-expected-to-attend |url-status=live }}
• Joe Donnelly, United States Ambassador to the Holy See{{Cite news|first=Christian|last=Datoc|date=3 January 2023|title=Biden sending US ambassador to the Holy See to Benedict XVI's funeral|work=Washington Examiner|url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/biden-sending-us-ambassador-pope-funeral|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103214729/https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/biden-sending-us-ambassador-pope-funeral|url-status=live}}
• Gérald Darmanin, Minister of the Interior (France){{Cite news |date=5 January 2023 |title=Conservatives unite to mourn Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |language=en |work=Le Monde |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/01/05/conservative-catholics-unite-to-mourn-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi_6010391_4.html |access-date=5 January 2023 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105095145/https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/01/05/conservative-catholics-unite-to-mourn-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi_6010391_4.html |url-status=live }}

• Archbishop Joan Enric Vives i Sicília, Bishop of Urgell
• John T. Dunlap, Lieutenant of the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta{{Cite web|url=https://www.orderofmalta.int/news/funeral-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/|title=Funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI|website=Sovereign Order of Malta|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105183755/https://www.orderofmalta.int/news/funeral-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/|url-status=live}}
• Roberto Viazzo, Member of the Sovereign Council of the Order of Malta
• Reinhard Marx, Cardinal and Archbishop of Munich and Freising{{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=Trauerfeier für Papst Benedikt XVI.: Das ist über Beerdigung und Gäste bekannt|language=de|work=Augsburger Allgemeine|url=https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/beerdigung-benedikt-xvi-datum-ablauf-und-gaeste-id65063551.html|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103173714/https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/beerdigung-benedikt-xvi-datum-ablauf-und-gaeste-id65063551.html|url-status=live}}
• Rainer Maria Woelki, Cardinal and Archbishop of Cologne
• Christoph Schönborn, Cardinal and Archbishop of Vienna{{Cite news|date=5 January 2023|title=Benedikt XVI.: Emeritierter Papst zu Grabe getragen|language=de|work=Wiener Zeitung|url=https://www.wienerzeitung.at/nachrichten/politik/europa/2173611-Emeritierter-Papst-zu-Grabe-getragen.html|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105142343/https://www.wienerzeitung.at/nachrichten/politik/europa/2173611-Emeritierter-Papst-zu-Grabe-getragen.html|url-status=live}}
• Juan José Omella, Cardinal and Archbishop of Barcelona
• Carlos Osoro Sierra, Cardinal and Archbishop of Madrid
• Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, Cardinal and Archbishop Emeritus of Seoul{{Cite news|date=4 January 2023|title=L'addio a Ratzinger, domani i funerali. Papa: grande maestro, aiuti a scoprire gioia della fede|language=it|work=Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata|url=https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cronaca/2023/01/04/laddio-a-ratzinger-domani-i-funerali.-papa-grande-maestro-aiuti-a-scoprire-gioia-della-fede_d85a6e76-3ec2-42be-9969-158746b79414.html|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104083106/https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cronaca/2023/01/04/laddio-a-ratzinger-domani-i-funerali.-papa-grande-maestro-aiuti-a-scoprire-gioia-della-fede_d85a6e76-3ec2-42be-9969-158746b79414.html|url-status=live}}
• Jan Graubner, Archbishop of Prague
• Dominik Duka, Cardinal and Archbishop Emeritus of Prague
• Franz Lackner, Archbishop of Salzburg
• Ludwig Schick, Archbishop Emeritus of Bamberg
• Georg Bätzing, Bishop of Limburg and Chairman of the German Bishops' Conference{{Cite news|date=4 January 2023|title=Beisetzung von Benedikt XVI.: Was geplant ist und wer teilnimmt|language=de|work=Bayerischer Rundfunk|url=https://www.br.de/nachrichten/deutschland-welt/beerdigung-von-papst-benedikt-xvi-live-aus-rom,TRnDKE2|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104134430/https://www.br.de/nachrichten/deutschland-welt/beerdigung-von-papst-benedikt-xvi-live-aus-rom,TRnDKE2|url-status=live}}
• Rudolf Voderholzer, Bishop of Regensburg
• Stefan Oster, Bishop of Passau
• Gregor Maria Franz Hanke, Bishop of Eichstätt
• Wilhelm Krautwaschl, Bishop of Graz-Seckau
• Ägidius Zsifkovics, Bishop of Eisenstadt
• {{Interlanguage link|Francisco César García Magán|es|Francisco César García Magán}}, Auxiliary Bishop of Toledo
• Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, Landesbischof of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria
• Charlotte Knobloch, President of the Israelitische Kultusgemeinde München und Oberbayern
• Ian Ernest, the Archbishop of Canterbury's Personal Representative to the Holy See{{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=World's Christians to be represented at Pope Benedict's funeral|work=National Catholic Reporter|url=https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/worlds-christians-be-represented-pope-benedicts-funeral|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103233613/https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/worlds-christians-be-represented-pope-benedicts-funeral|url-status=live}}
• Ignatius Joseph III Yonan, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East of the Syriacs for the Syriac Catholic Church
• Andrej Ćilerdžić, Bishop of the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Austria and Switzerland{{Cite news|date=3 January 2023|title=Benedikt XVI.: Könige und Staatschefs bei Beisetzung erwartet|language=de|work=ORF|url=https://religion.orf.at/stories/3216908/|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104114819/https://religion.orf.at/stories/3216908/|url-status=live}}
• Metropolitan Anthony, Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate
• Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland{{Cite web |date=5 January 2023 |title=Donegal woman to read at funeral of Pope Benedict |url=https://highlandradio.com/2023/01/05/donegal-woman-to-read-at-funeral-of-pope-benedict/ |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=Highland Radio |language=en-GB |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105083438/https://highlandradio.com/2023/01/05/donegal-woman-to-read-at-funeral-of-pope-benedict/ |url-status=live }}
• Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland{{Cite news |date=31 December 2022 |title=Pope Benedict XVI: Archbishop of Armagh to attend funeral of late pontiff |language=en-GB |work=Belfast Telegraph |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/pope-benedict-xvi-archbishop-of-armagh-to-attend-funeral-of-late-pontiff-42254389.html |access-date=5 January 2023 |issn=0307-1235 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105094806/https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/pope-benedict-xvi-archbishop-of-armagh-to-attend-funeral-of-late-pontiff-42254389.html |url-status=live }}
• Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop Emeritus of Dublin and Primate Emeritus of Ireland{{cite tweet|number=1610911978557423618|user=dublindiocese|title=Archbishop Dermot Farrell with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Archbishop Eamon Martin at the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI in St Peter's Square.|author=Archdiocese of Dublin|date=5 January 2023}}
• Imam {{Interlanguage link|Abd al Wahid Pallavicini|it|Abd al Wahid Pallavicini}}, representative of the {{Interlanguage link|Comunità Religiosa Islamica Italiana|lt=Comunità Religiosa Islamica Italiana|it}}
• Cardinal Joseph Zen, Bishop-Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong{{cite news |url=https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/01/06/pope-francis-cardinal-zen-meeting-244478 |title=Pope Francis meets with Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen the day after Benedict XVI's funeral |date=6 January 2023 |access-date=8 January 2023 |archive-date=8 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108072243/https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/01/06/pope-francis-cardinal-zen-meeting-244478 |url-status=live }}{{cite news|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2023/01/08/hong-kongs-cardinal-joseph-zen-met-pope-francis-report/|work=AFP/HKFP|title=Hong Kong's cardinal Joseph Zen met Pope Francis – report|date=7 January 2023|access-date=8 January 2023|archive-date=10 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110084540/https://hongkongfp.com/2023/01/08/hong-kongs-cardinal-joseph-zen-met-pope-francis-report/|url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=https://hongkongfp.com/2023/01/03/hong-kong-court-allows-cardinal-zen-to-leave-city-to-attend-funeral-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-source |title=Hong Kong court allows Cardinal Zen to leave city to attend funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: Source |date=3 January 2023 |access-date=8 January 2023 |archive-date=10 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110084540/https://hongkongfp.com/2023/01/03/hong-kong-court-allows-cardinal-zen-to-leave-city-to-attend-funeral-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-source/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/hong-kong-court-allows-cardinal-100825743.html|title=Hong Kong court allows cardinal to attend Benedict funeral: source|publisher=Yahoo! News|access-date=10 January 2023|archive-date=8 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108072256/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/hong-kong-court-allows-cardinal-100825743.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253256/cardinal-zen-attends-benedict-xvi-funeral-after-hong-kong-authorities-release-passport|title=Cardinal Zen attends Benedict XVI funeral after Hong Kong authorities release passport|website=Catholic News Agency|access-date=8 January 2023|archive-date=8 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108072242/https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/253256/cardinal-zen-attends-benedict-xvi-funeral-after-hong-kong-authorities-release-passport|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-court-allows-cardinal-to-attend-benedict-funeral/99927|title=HK court allows cardinal to attend Benedict funeral – UCA News|website=ucanews.com|access-date=10 January 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104161746/https://www.ucanews.com/news/hk-court-allows-cardinal-to-attend-benedict-funeral/99927|url-status=live}}

On 31 January 2023, to commemorate the death of Benedict XVI, Vatican City released a stamp.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-06 |title=A Month After His Death, a Postage Stamp is Released in Honour of Benedict XVI |url=https://zenit.org/2023/02/06/a-month-after-his-death-a-postage-stamp-is-released-in-honour-of-benedict-xvi/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=Zenit News Agency |language=en-US |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207070223/https://zenit.org/2023/02/06/a-month-after-his-death-a-postage-stamp-is-released-in-honour-of-benedict-xvi/ }}

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• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship issued a statement expressing condolences. The Argentine ambassador to Brazil Daniel Scioli called him a "brilliant theologian". Governor of Córdoba Juan Schiaretti expressed condolences and said that Benedict XVI had "sacrificed himself for the Church".{{cite news|url=https://noticiasargentinas.com/politica/la-gobierno-argentino-y-todo-el-arco-politico-expresaron-sus-condolencias-por-el-fallecimiento-de-benedicto-xvi|title=Gobierno argentino y todo el arco político expresaron sus condolencias por el fallecimiento de Benedicto XVI|work=Noticias Argentinas|date=31 December 2022|language=es|access-date=1 January 2023|archive-date=1 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101091346/https://noticiasargentinas.com/politica/la-gobierno-argentino-y-todo-el-arco-politico-expresaron-sus-condolencias-por-el-fallecimiento-de-benedicto-xvi|url-status=live}}

• President Alexander Van der Bellen expressed his condolences "on behalf of the Republic and also personally" and stated that Benedict XVI "was connected to Austria in a special way."{{Cite news|date=31 December 2022|title="Edle, sanfte Person": Papst Franziskus würdigt Vorgänger|language=de|work=ORF|url=https://orf.at/stories/3299665/|access-date=2 January 2023|archive-date=1 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101065407/https://orf.at/stories/3299665/|url-status=live}}
• Chancellor Karl Nehammer tweeted: "Together we Catholics mourn for him, Pope Benedict XVI", adding that Benedict was "one of the few German-speaking church leaders" and a "remarkable historical figure".{{Cite news|date=31 December 2022|title=Van der Bellen "tief berührt": Trauer um Papst Benedikt XVI.|language=de|work=Puls 24|url=https://www.puls24.at/news/politik/van-der-bellen-tief-beruehrt-trauer-um-papst-benedikt-xvi/284950|access-date=2 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103015058/https://www.puls24.at/news/politik/van-der-bellen-tief-beruehrt-trauer-um-papst-benedikt-xvi/284950|url-status=live}}

• On 31 December 2022 the Brazilian Federal Government issued a decree signed by Vice-President Mourão as Acting President, while then President Bolsonaro was abroad, decreeing a period of mourning for the death of Pope Benedict, by extending the period of mourning that had been previously decreed on 29 December 2022 on account of the death of the legendary Brazilian footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé.
• From the United States, President Jair Bolsonaro tweeted his condolences upon the demise of the Pope emeritus, praising the legacy of the late Pontiff. From Brazil, the Social Communications Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic issued an official statement of condolence on behalf of the Brazilian Government.
• Then President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 31 December 2022 wished "comfort to the faithful and admirers of the Holy Father" and remembered Benedict's pastoral visit to Brazil in 2007.{{Cite news|first=Nadeem|last=Shad|title=Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI|publisher=BBC|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64136969|access-date=3 January 2023|archive-date=2 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102214934/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64136969|url-status=live}}{{Cite tweet|user=LulaOficial|number=1609168543572189184|title=Recebi com tristeza a notícia da morte do papa emérito Bento XVI. Tivemos a oportunidade de conversar na sua vinda ao Brasil em 2007 e no Vaticano, sobre seu compromisso com a fé e ensinamentos cristãos. Desejo conforto aos fiéis e admiradores do Santo Padre.|author=Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva|date=31 December 2022}}
• On the inauguration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 1 January 2023 the Brazilian National Congress, assembled in solemn joint session, observed a minute of silence in memory of Brazilian footballer Pelé and of the late Pope Benedict XVI, prior to the taking of the oaths of office by the new President and Vice-President.

• President Rodrigo Chaves declared four days of national mourning to mark Benedict's death.{{Cite web |agency=EFE |date=31 December 2022 |title=Benedicto XVI: Costa Rica declara cuatro días de duelo nacional por el papa emérito |url=https://www.bluradio.com/mundo/benedicto-xvi-costa-rica-declara-cuatro-dias-de-duelo-nacional-por-el-papa-emerito-cb20 |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=Blu Radio |language=es |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105101912/https://www.bluradio.com/mundo/benedicto-xvi-costa-rica-declara-cuatro-dias-de-duelo-nacional-por-el-papa-emerito-cb20 |url-status=live }}

• King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth and Supreme Governor of the Church of England, released a statement saying "I remember with fondness my meeting with His Holiness during my visit to the Vatican in 2009," and "his constant efforts to promote peace and goodwill to all people, and to strengthen the relationship between the global Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church."{{cite news |title=A message of condolence from The King following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |newspaper=The Royal Family |url=https://www.royal.uk/message-condolence-king-following-death-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi |publisher=The Royal Household |date=31 December 2022 |last1=Dunn |first1=Charlotte |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231162011/https://www.royal.uk/message-condolence-king-following-death-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi |url-status=live }}

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that he was "saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, this evening. May he rest in eternal peace."{{Cite web |title=Former Pope Benedict XVI remembered in Australia |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/former-pope-benedict-xvi-remembered-in-australia/naerd982j |access-date=2 January 2023 |website=SBS News |language=en |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101192525/https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/former-pope-benedict-xvi-remembered-in-australia/naerd982j |url-status=live }}
• Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher said that Benedict XVI "was the gentlest of men, I found this in my several meetings with him. In the end, what mattered to him was being faithful to Jesus Christ and being loving toward Christ's people, and that he did in spades."
• In a statement issued soon after the news broke from the Vatican, the President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC), Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, said the late German-born Pope will long be remembered fondly in Australia as the Pontiff who led young people from around the globe in prayer at World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008. "From his time as an expert adviser at the Second Vatican Council onwards, there was no question that Joseph Ratzinger was a major figure within the Church around the world, he said. "His papacy will be remembered as one of rich teaching, including his encyclicals on love, hope and truth, as well as his book series Jesus of Nazareth, and for important reforms in areas like liturgy and in the handling of child sexual abuse."{{Cite web |title=Reactions from the world to news of Benedict XVI's death |url=https://www.heraldmalaysia.com/news/reactions-from-the-world-to-news-of-benedict-xvis-death/69292/1 |access-date=19 January 2023 |archive-date=20 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120193640/https://www.heraldmalaysia.com/news/reactions-from-the-world-to-news-of-benedict-xvis-death/69292/1 |url-status=live }}

• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Benedict XVI "was an accomplished theologian and scholar, and he was an inspiration to millions."{{cite news |last=Lee |first=Michael |title=Trudeau, Poilievre offer condolences after death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/trudeau-poilievre-offer-condolences-after-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-1.6214099 |access-date=1 January 2023 |work=CTV News |date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231235102/https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/trudeau-poilievre-offer-condolences-after-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-1.6214099 |url-status=live }}
• Leader of the Official Opposition Pierre Poilievre said that Benedict XVI "offered humble service and a wealth of rich theological depth for more than a billion Catholic faithful."
• Bishop Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, said Benedict XVI "leaves behind a great legacy of teaching that will continue to inspire us."

• Prime Minister Rishi Sunak released a statement, saying that he was "saddened to learn of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. He was a great theologian whose UK visit in 2010 was an historic moment for both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout our country."{{Cite web |author=Olufemi Ajasa |date=31 December 2022 |title=UK PM Sunak 'saddened' by death of 'great theologian' Benedict |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/12/uk-pm-sunak-saddened-by-death-of-great-theologian-benedict/ |access-date=1 January 2023 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101063650/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/12/uk-pm-sunak-saddened-by-death-of-great-theologian-benedict/ |url-status=live }}
• Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby released a statement, saying that Pope Benedict XVI "was one of the greatest theologians of his age – committed to the faith of the Church and stalwart in its defence. In all things, not least in his writing and his preaching, he looked to Jesus Christ, the image of the invisible God. It was abundantly clear that Christ was the root of his thought and the basis of his prayer."{{cite web |date=31 December 2022 |title=Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Pope Benedict XVI |url=https://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/news/news-and-statements/statement-archbishop-canterbury-death-pope-benedict-xvi |publisher=Archbishop of Canterbury |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231161229/https://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/news/news-and-statements/statement-archbishop-canterbury-death-pope-benedict-xvi |url-status=live }}
• Latin Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols released a statement, saying that Benedict "will be remembered as one of the great theologians of the 20th century" and that he was "through and through a gentleman, through and through a scholar, through and through a pastor, through and through a man of God."{{Cite news |last=O'Connell |first=Gerard |date=31 December 2022 |title=Pope Francis will preside at Benedict's funeral in St. Peter's Square on Jan. 5 |work=America |url=https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/12/31/benedict-funeral-pope-francis-vatican-244441 |access-date=2 January 2023 |archive-date=2 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102144136/https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/12/31/benedict-funeral-pope-francis-vatican-244441 |url-status=live }}
• Latin Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff Mark O'Toole released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI's "encounter with Jesus Christ gave the whole of his life a new horizon and a definitive direction."{{cite web |title=Archbishop prays Benedict will 'enjoy an eternal face to face with the Lord whom he served so faithfully' |url=https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-gives-thanks-for-pope-emeritus-benedict/ |publisher=Archbishop of Cardiff |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231163818/https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-gives-thanks-for-pope-emeritus-benedict/ |url-status=live }}
• Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishop of London Kenneth Nowakowski said "Benedict XVI understood travails of Ukrainian Catholics", adding that the pope had "suffered fascism, lived through the Nazi era, and understood the destruction of our Church under the Communists."{{cite web|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-01/bishop-kenneth-nowakowski-benedict-xvi-ukraine-catholics.html|title=Bishop Nowakowski: 'Benedict XVI understood travails of Ukrainian Catholics'|first=Devin|last=Watkins|work=Vatican News|date=5 January 2023|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105124323/http://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-01/bishop-kenneth-nowakowski-benedict-xvi-ukraine-catholics.html|url-status=live}}

• President Miloš Zeman offered his condolences in a letter sent to Pope Francis, remarking that his visit to the country in 2009 was "one of the big moments in the modern history of the country."{{cite web |title=Weekend headlines: Czech Republic and Slovakia mark 30 years since historic split |url=https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/weekend-headlines-czech-republic-rings-in-new-year-with-high-temperatures |website=expats.cz |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=4 January 2023 |archive-date=4 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104012139/https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/weekend-headlines-czech-republic-rings-in-new-year-with-high-temperatures |url-status=live }}
• Prime Minister Petr Fiala though social media offered his condolences, stating Benedict XVI was "one of the leading intellectual figures of our time".

• Queen Margrethe II, through the Danish royal family official Instagram account, stated: "We will remember Pope Benedict as a renowned theologian and lifelong servant of the Roman Catholic Church".{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm6ceN4DHcE/ |title=Hendes Majestæt Dronningen har i dag sendt en kondolenceskrivelse til Hans Hellighed Pave Frans i anledning af Pave Emeritus Benedict XVI's død. |date=2 January 2023 |access-date=3 January 2023 |website=Instagram |author=detdanskekongehus |author-link=Danish royal family |language=en |archive-date=3 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103161811/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm6ceN4DHcE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.berlingske.dk/aok/dronningen-sender-kondolencer-efter-tidligere-paves-doed|title=Dronningen sender kondolencer efter tidligere paves død|date=2 January 2023|access-date=5 January 2023|website=Berlingske|author=berlingske|language=da|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105163856/https://www.berlingske.dk/aok/dronningen-sender-kondolencer-efter-tidligere-paves-doed|url-status=live}}

• Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka wrote a letter to Pope Francis expressing his condolences, stating: "It is with profound sadness that, I convey my deepest sympathies to your good office for the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The thoughts and prayers of all the people of Fiji are with you and the Holy See during this difficult time as we remember his profound ministry and legacy. May his soul rest in peace and his life be an inspiration to all of us."{{Cite web |date=2023-01-02 |title=Prime Minister pays tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://www.foreignaffairs.gov.fj/prime-minister-pays-tribute-to-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=foreignaffairs.gov.fj |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105222504/https://www.foreignaffairs.gov.fj/prime-minister-pays-tribute-to-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |url-status=live }}

• President Emmanuel Macron stated: "My thoughts go out to Catholics in France and around the world, who are saddened by the passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI. He worked with soul and mind for a more brotherly world."{{Cite web |last=Desmonceaux |first=Juliette |date=31 December 2022 |title=Mort de Benoît XVI: Macron et les chefs d'État saluent les efforts et la dévotion du pape |url=https://www.bfmtv.com/societe/religions/mort-de-benoit-xvi-macron-salue-les-efforts-du-pape-emerite-pour-un-monde-plus-fraternel_AV-202212310116.html |access-date=4 January 2023 |publisher=BFMTV |language=fr |archive-date=4 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104192802/https://www.bfmtv.com/societe/religions/mort-de-benoit-xvi-macron-salue-les-efforts-du-pape-emerite-pour-un-monde-plus-fraternel_AV-202212310116.html |url-status=live }}

• President Frank-Walter Steinmeier released a statement, saying that "Germany mourns Pope Benedict XVI and will remember his work."{{cite web|title=Federal President Steinmeier on the death of Pope Benedict XVI|url=https://www.bundespraesident.de/SharedDocs/Berichte/EN/Frank-Walter-Steinmeier/2022/221231-condolence-benedict.html;jsessionid=C5924D664DD64D29F1741387627B2131.2_cid343|publisher=Bundespräsidialamt|date=31 December 2022|access-date=31 December 2022|archive-date=31 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231202720/https://www.bundespraesident.de/SharedDocs/Berichte/EN/Frank-Walter-Steinmeier/2022/221231-condolence-benedict.html;jsessionid=C5924D664DD64D29F1741387627B2131.2_cid343|url-status=live}}
• Chancellor Olaf Scholz released a statement, saying that "as the 'German' pope, Benedict XVI was a special church leader for many, not just in this country. The world is losing a formative figure of the Catholic Church, a combative personality and a wise theologian."{{Cite web |date=31 December 2022 |title=Live Updates {{!}} Reactions to Pope Benedict XVI's death |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-olaf-scholz-markus-soeder-catholic-church-berlin-b2254000.html |access-date=1 January 2023 |website=The Independent |language=en |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101063157/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-olaf-scholz-markus-soeder-catholic-church-berlin-b2254000.html |url-status=live }}
• Former Chancellor Angela Merkel released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI was "one of the most combative and significant religious thinkers of our time. With this decision [the 2013 resignation], he sent a signal that even the pope had to grapple with the burdens of age."{{Cite web |date=31 December 2022 |title=Live Updates {{!}} Reactions to Pope Benedict XVI's death |url=https://apnews.com/article/pope-benedict-xvi-dead-live-updates-32a2f8ebbebfd3484da95345328dbce0 |access-date=2 January 2023 |website=AP NEWS |language=en |archive-date=2 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102043947/https://apnews.com/article/pope-benedict-xvi-dead-live-updates-32a2f8ebbebfd3484da95345328dbce0 |url-status=live }}
• Minister-President Markus Söder, the governor of Benedict's birth state Bavaria, released a statement that said "we mourn our Bavarian Pope" and emphasised that with the death of the Pope Emeritus, "society loses a convincing representative of the Catholic Church and one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century." Söder ordered flags at government buildings to be lowered to half-mast and announced that he would travel to the funeral in Rome along with a Bavarian delegation.{{Cite news|date=31 December 2022|title=Trauer um Papst Benedikt XVI. – Ministerpräsident Dr. Markus Söder: "Überzeugungsstarker Repräsentant der katholischen Kirche sowie einer der einflussreichsten Theologen des 20. Jahrhunderts"|language=de|work=Bayerisches Landesportal|url=https://www.bayern.de/trauer-um-papst-benedikt-xvi-ministerpraesident-dr-markus-soeder-ueberzeugungsstarker-repraesentant-der-katholischen-kirche-sowie-einer-der-einflussreichsten-theologen-des-20-jahrhunder/|access-date=2 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103015103/https://www.bayern.de/trauer-um-papst-benedikt-xvi-ministerpraesident-dr-markus-soeder-ueberzeugungsstarker-repraesentant-der-katholischen-kirche-sowie-einer-der-einflussreichsten-theologen-des-20-jahrhunder/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|date=2 January 2023|title=Söder würdigt Benedikt XVI. und kündigt Reise nach Rom an|language=de|work=Süddeutsche Zeitung|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/bayern/religion-muenchen-soeder-wuerdigt-benedikt-xvi-und-kuendigt-reise-nach-rom-an-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-230102-99-79779|access-date=2 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103015057/https://www.sueddeutsche.de/bayern/religion-muenchen-soeder-wuerdigt-benedikt-xvi-und-kuendigt-reise-nach-rom-an-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-230102-99-79779|url-status=live}}
• Georg Bätzing, chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, stated he was as "an impressive theologian and experienced shepherd." German bishops "mourn the loss of a personality who gave hope and direction to the Church even in difficult times." On behalf of the German Church "we think of him with gratitude".

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on Twitter, and said that the pontiff would "be remembered for his rich service to society."{{cite web |title=Pope Emeritus Benedict will be remembered for his rich service to society: PM Modi |url=https://www.ptinews.com/news/national/pope-emeritus-benedict-will-be-remembered-for-his-rich-service-to-society-pm-modi/486104.html |website=Press Trust of India |access-date=5 January 2023 |date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105223343/https://www.ptinews.com/news/national/pope-emeritus-benedict-will-be-remembered-for-his-rich-service-to-society-pm-modi/486104.html |url-status=live }}
• Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant and Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan offered condolences on Twitter.
• Archbishop of Bombay Oswald Gracias, in his New Year's Eve letter, said: "I could describe him as the greatest Christian theologian[s] of the 20th century, accepted by Catholics and Protestant theologians alike." He also considered the pope "one of the kindest, gentlest, and humblest of persons." Gracias, who was named a Cardinal by Pope Benedict, would attend the funeral in Rome.{{cite web |last1=Gracias |first1=Oswald |author1-link=Oswald Gracias |title=Cardinal Oswald Gracias – Message on Pope Benedict XVI |url=https://www.archdioceseofbombay.org/post/cardinal-oswald-gracias-message-on-pope-benedict-xvi |website=Archdiocese of Bombay |access-date=5 January 2023 |date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105233736/https://www.archdioceseofbombay.org/post/cardinal-oswald-gracias-message-on-pope-benedict-xvi |url-status=live }}
• Archbishop of Goa and Daman Filipe Neri Ferrão said that "Pope Benedict XVI was a towering intellectual, a deeply holy and humble person and a zealous Pastor who was eager to spread the message of the Gospel to the ends of the world." He announced that a Solemn Pontifical Mass would be held at Sé Cathedral on the day of the Pope's funeral, and that the Vatican flag at the Archbishop's residence would be flown at half-mast until then.{{cite web |title=Cardinal Ferrão condoles death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://www.thegoan.net/goa-news/%EF%BB%BFcardinal-ferr%C3%A3o-condoles-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/93311.html |website=The Goan Everyday |access-date=5 January 2023 |date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105231855/https://www.thegoan.net/goa-news/%EF%BB%BFcardinal-ferr%C3%A3o-condoles-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/93311.html |url-status=live }}
• Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church George Alencherry praised the Pope for his Biblical knowledge and theological expertise.
• Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church Baselios Cleemis said that Benedict XVI's "knowledge, research and experience" provided continuity for the Catholic Church. Both of them would attend the funeral in Rome.{{cite web |title=Catholics in Kerala mourn death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/catholics-in-kerala-mourn-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-1.8179955 |website=Mathrubhumi |access-date=5 January 2023 |date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105234218/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/catholics-in-kerala-mourn-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-1.8179955 |url-status=live }}

• President Joko Widodo released a condolences statement responding Benedict XVI death.{{Cite web |date=1 January 2023 |title=Jokowi Ucapkan Duka Cita atas Wafatnya Paus Benediktus XVI |url=https://kabar24.bisnis.com/read/20230101/15/1613926/jokowi-ucapkan-duka-cita-atas-wafatnya-paus-benediktus-xvi |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Bisnis.com |language=id |archive-date=4 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104123649/https://kabar24.bisnis.com/read/20230101/15/1613926/jokowi-ucapkan-duka-cita-atas-wafatnya-paus-benediktus-xvi |url-status=live }}
• Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas issued statement, saying that Benedict XVI was "a champion of world peace". He also remembered his religious conservatism to preserve the Catholic Church teaching and his works defending the Catholic faith. He also honoured Benedict XVI for his works to humanity.{{Cite web |date=31 December 2022 |title=Paus Benediktus XVI Meninggal Dunia, Menag Gus Yaqut Berduka |url=https://republika.co.id/share/rnrg6g377 |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Republika Online |language=id |archive-date=4 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104123649/https://republika.co.id/share/rnrg6g377 |url-status=live }}

• President Michael D. Higgins released a statement, saying that Pope Benedict XVI "will be remembered too for the value he attached to intellectual work and for the personal commitment he gave to such within the Roman Catholic Church, this work being respected by both supporters and critics."{{cite web |title=Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/statement-by-president-michael-d-higgins-on-the-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi |publisher=President of Ireland |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231160350/https://president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/statement-by-president-michael-d-higgins-on-the-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi |url-status=live }}
• Taoiseach Leo Varadkar released a statement, saying that he was "saddened this morning to learn the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Leading the Catholic Church for almost a decade, the son of a police officer and a cook, the first German elected as Pope in one thousand years, he was ultimately a 'humble worker in [sic] vineyard of the Lord'."{{cite web |title=Statement by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/2b446-statement-by-taoiseach-leo-varadkar-td-on-the-passing-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |date=31 December 2022 |website=gov.ie |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231162452/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/2b446-statement-by-taoiseach-leo-varadkar-td-on-the-passing-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |url-status=live }}
• Tánaiste Micheál Martin released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI "showed great strength of character and humility in leaving the papacy at a time when by his own analysis, his declining health meant he could not provide the leadership he felt the Church required at the time. He will be remembered for his commitment to global peace including in Northern Ireland and particularly for those of the Catholic faith as a respected theologian and scholar."{{cite web |title=Statement by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD on death of Pope Benedict |url=https://www.dfa.ie/ie/nuacht-agus-na-meain/preasraitis/press-release-archive/templatearchivesetup/dec/statement-by-tanaiste-and-minister-for-foreign-affairs-micheal-martin-td-on-death-of-pope-benedict--1.php |date=31 December 2022 |website=dfa.ie |publisher=Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ireland |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231190645/https://www.dfa.ie/ie/nuacht-agus-na-meain/preasraitis/press-release-archive/templatearchivesetup/dec/statement-by-tanaiste-and-minister-for-foreign-affairs-micheal-martin-td-on-death-of-pope-benedict--1.php |url-status=live }}
• Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI "was a person of deep spirituality and prayer, an outstanding apostle of Christ."{{cite web |title=Archbishop Eamon Martin offers prayerful condolences on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://armagharchdiocese.org/archbishop-eamon-martin-offers-prayerful-condolences-on-the-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |publisher=Archdiocese of Armagh |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231202008/https://www.armagharchdiocese.org/archbishop-eamon-martin-offers-prayerful-condolences-on-the-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |url-status=live }}

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement on behalf of all the citizens of Israel sending "deep condolences to the Christian world on the passing of Pope Benedict XVI" and noting that Pope Benedict "was a great spiritual leader who was fully committed to the historic reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people, a tradition he continued in his historic visit to Israel in 2009."{{cite news |title=Netanyahu offers condolences for death of ex-pope Benedict, recounts Israel visit |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-offers-condolences-for-death-of-former-pope-recounts-israel-visit/ |work=The Times of Israel |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101025615/https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-offers-condolences-for-death-of-former-pope-recounts-israel-visit/ |url-status=live }}

• President Sergio Mattarella released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI was a "distinguished theologian, brilliant academic and man of extremely fine culture."{{cite web |title=Mattarella: Benedetto XVI figura indimenticabile per il popolo italiano |url=https://www.quirinale.it/elementi/75639 |publisher=Presidenza della Repubblica |date=31 December 2022 |language=it |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231203131/https://www.quirinale.it/elementi/75639 |url-status=live }}
• Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni named Benedict XVI "a giant of faith and reason" and that "He has given his life to the service of the world church and spoke to the hearts of the people, and will continue to do so."
• Matteo Zuppi, president of the Episcopal Conference of Italy, stated that "his life was based on love as a reflection of his relationship with God". "In the last part of his existence, he made this relationship with the Lord visible by being silent. We thank the Lord for the gift of his life and his service to the Church: an exemplary testimony to that unceasing search for the face of the Lord, which today at last he can see face to face."
• Head of the Vatican Dicastery for Communications Andrea Tornielli stated "While as the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith he was often dismissed as the 'armor cardinal', as pope he spoke constantly about the 'joy of being a Christian'."
• On the day of the funeral, state flags were flown at half-mast on all government, local government and public buildings.{{cite web | url=https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/flags-public-buildings-half-mast-funeral-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/21433 | title=Flags on public buildings at half-mast for funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI | date=4 January 2023 | access-date=5 January 2023 | archive-date=5 January 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105161004/https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/flags-public-buildings-half-mast-funeral-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/21433 | url-status=live }}

• Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has expressed his condolences on the death of Benedict. The foreign ministry said Kishida also referred to the great contributions Benedict made towards world peace. He said Japan was greatly moved by a message Benedict sent after the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster, spiritually uplifting the people of Japan.{{cite web |title=World reacts to Pope Benedict XVI's death |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/31/world-reacts-to-pope-benedict-xvis-death#:~:text=Japan,Benedict%20made%20towards%20world%20peace. |publisher=Al Jazeera |date=31 December 2022 |language=en |access-date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101130559/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/31/world-reacts-to-pope-benedict-xvis-death#:~:text=Japan,Benedict%20made%20towards%20world%20peace. |url-status=live }}

• Grand Duke Henri said that Benedict XVI "tirelessly pursued his mission as pastor and teacher, even after his resignation from the papal throne in 2013."{{cite web |title=Décès de Sa Sainteté le Pape Benoît XVI – Message de condoléances du Grand-Duc à Sa Sainteté le Pape François |url=https://monarchie.lu/en/node/2816 |publisher=Cour grand-ducale Luxembourg |date=31 December 2022 |language=fr |access-date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101012555/https://monarchie.lu/en/node/2816 |url-status=live }}

• The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, through his official Twitter account stated:"Today, the retired Pope Benedict XVI passed away. Our condolences to the Catholic Church and Catholics, as well as to the Vatican, of which he was Head of State. We also recognize him as a prominent scholar and outstanding theologian. May he rest in peace.";{{Cite web|url=https://mvsnoticias.com/nacional/2022/12/31/benedicto-xvi-amlo-marcelo-ebrard-se-unen-las-condolencias-tras-muerte-de-papa-emerito-578113.html|title=Benedicto XVI: AMLO y Marcelo Ebrard se unen a las condolencias tras muerte de papa emérito|date=31 December 2022|access-date=5 January 2023|via=mvsnoticias|language=es|archive-date=31 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231232444/https://mvsnoticias.com/nacional/2022/12/31/benedicto-xvi-amlo-marcelo-ebrard-se-unen-las-condolencias-tras-muerte-de-papa-emerito-578113.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2022/12/31/amlo-lamenta-la-muerte-de-benedicto-xvi-fue-un-prominente-estudioso-y-teologo-destacado/|title=AMLO lamenta la muerte de Benedicto XVI: 'fue un prominente estudioso y teólogo destacado'|date=31 December 2022|access-date=5 January 2023|via=El Financiero|language=es|author=Redacción|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105163205/https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2022/12/31/amlo-lamenta-la-muerte-de-benedicto-xvi-fue-un-prominente-estudioso-y-teologo-destacado/|url-status=live}} as well, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, Marcelo Ebrard stated: "I am sorry to learn of the passing of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Roman Church from 2005 to 2013. Our sincere condolences to the Catholic community. May he rest in peace".{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/m_ebrard/status/1609235021499629569 |title=Lamento el sensible fallecimiento de Joseph Ratzinger, Papa Emérito Benedicto XVI y Sumo Pontífice de la Santa Iglesia Romana de 2005 a 2013. Nuestra sinceras condolencias a la comunidad católica. Descanse en paz . |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=3 January 2023 |via=Twitter |last=Ebrard |first=Marcelo |author-link=Marcelo Ebrard |language=es |archive-date=3 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103170003/https://twitter.com/m_ebrard/status/1609235021499629569 |url-status=live }}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2023}}

• Prime Minister Mark Rutte stated: "With the death of Pope Benedict XVI, the Roman Catholic Church and all Catholics worldwide lose an important spiritual and intellectual leader. We remember him with respect."{{cite web |title=Wereld reageert op overlijden Benedictus: 'Gigant van het geloof' |url=https://www.kn.nl/nieuws/wereld-reageert-op-overlijden-benedictus-gigant-van-het-geloof/ |publisher=Katholiek Nieuwsblad |date=31 December 2022 |language=nl |access-date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101234516/https://www.kn.nl/nieuws/wereld-reageert-op-overlijden-benedictus-gigant-van-het-geloof/ |url-status=live }}

• Catholic bishop of Oslo Bernt Ivar Eidsvig called Benedict "the last great theologian of the past 100 years". Eidsvig told Norwegian broadcaster NRK that "He masters all the theological subjects. I cannot think of anyone else who does."

• President Mahmoud Abbas said in a telegram of condolence: "We mourn his death with you, remembering our reception of His Holiness in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ, on the day he was a dear guest on the Holy Land in May 2009, carrying a message of love and peace to the world. During his visit, he met Palestinian Islamic and Christian figures in the Noble Sanctuary in our capital Jerusalem, and the Aida Camp for Palestinian refugees, and he expressed his solidarity and support for our people's freedom and independence in their Palestinian state."{{cite web |title=الرئيس عباس يُعزي بوفاة البابا الفخري بندكتس السادس عشر |website=khbrpress.ps |trans-title=President Abbas offers condolences on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |date=31 December 2022 |url=https://khbrpress.ps/post/357825/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B3-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D8%B2%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%AE%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B3-%D8%B9%D8%B4%D8%B1 |access-date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101135152/https://khbrpress.ps/post/357825/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B3-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D8%B2%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%AE%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B3-%D8%B9%D8%B4%D8%B1 |url-status=live }}

• President Mario Abdo Benítez said on Twitter: "We join the pain on the passing of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, who left a fruitful legacy and shown in his life that faith, reason, and justice can go in hand. Rest in peace."{{cite tweet |user=MaritoAbdo |number=1609189575125000195 |title=Nos unimos al dolor por el fallecimiento del Papa emérito Benedicto XVI, quien deja un fructífero legado y demostró en su vida que la fe, la razón y la justicia pueden ir de la mano. Que en paz descanse. |author=Marito Abdo |date=31 December 2022 |language=es}}
• Presidential candidate Efraín Alegre said on Twitter: "Rest in peace Benedict XVI. Pope emeritus, your wisdom and greatness at the Church's front tell us about a great leader and christian. May God and the virgin have you in your great glory."{{cite tweet |user=EfrainAlegre |number=1609215190058270722 |title=Descansa en paz Benedicto XVI. Papa Emérito, tu sabiduría y grandeza al frente de la Iglesia nos hablan de un gran líder y cristiano. Que Dios y la virgen te tengan en su santa Gloria. |author=Efraín Alegre |date=31 December 2022 |language=es}}

• President Bongbong Marcos said on Twitter: "We are in deep sorrow upon learning of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI today. The Philippines is one in offering our prayers for the eternal repose of his soul. We keep his loved ones in our prayers."{{cite news |last1=Garner |first1=Jom |title=Marcos offers condolences on Benedict's death |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2023/01/02/marcos-offers-condolences-on-benedicts-death |access-date=2 January 2023 |work=Daily Tribune |date=2 January 2023 |archive-date=2 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102031907/https://tribune.net.ph/2023/01/02/marcos-offers-condolences-on-benedicts-death/ |url-status=live }}
• Bishop of Kalookan Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, labelled the former pope as the "Pope of Charity" whom Filipino bishops "will fondly remember."

• President Andrzej Duda said on Twitter: "Pope Benedict XVI has departed to the Home of the Father. Today, the world has lost one of the pre-eminent theologians of the 20th and 21st centuries, a close associate of Saint John Paul II. His life, works and priestly service are a signpost among many winding and deceptive roads of the contemporary world."{{cite news |title=UPDATE: Polish leaders pay tribute to deceased former Pope Benedict XVI |url=https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7785/artykul/3095798,update-polish-leaders-pay-tribute-to-deceased-former-pope-benedict-xvi |work=Polskie Radio |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=2 January 2023 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101113012/https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7785/Artykul/3095798,update-polish-leaders-pay-tribute-to-deceased-former-pope-benedict-xvi |url-status=live }}
• Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Facebook: "Today the world has suffered a big loss, but the spiritual and intellectual legacy of Benedict XVI will remain important to us forever. May he rest in peace."

• President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in a statement on the website of the Presidency of the Republic. recalled Pope Benedict XVI, "throughout his eight years of Pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI remained a symbol of stability and defense of the values of the Catholic Church: Love of neighbor, Solidarity and support for the poorest and most unprotected and the importance of Forgiveness and Reconciliation", the president also recalled the Apostolic Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Portugal, in May 2010, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the beatification of the Little Shepherds of Fátima, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, not forgetting the words of appreciation then expressed towards our country.{{Cite web |date=31 December 2022 |title=De Costa a Putin: todas as reações à morte de Bento XVI |url=https://www.dn.pt/sociedade/marcelo-lembra-bento-xvi-como-um-simbolo-de-defesa-dos-valores-da-igreja-catolica-15577801.html |access-date=1 January 2023 |publisher=Diário de Noticias |language=Pt-Pt |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101070308/https://www.dn.pt/sociedade/marcelo-lembra-bento-xvi-como-um-simbolo-de-defesa-dos-valores-da-igreja-catolica-15577801.html |url-status=live }}
• Prime Minister António Costa recalled on Twitter having received Benedict XVI in Lisbon when he was still Mayor and refers that "his work and dedication will remain a reference for the faithful around the world".
• President of the Assembly of the Republic, Augusto Santos Silva, lamented the death of the Pope emeritus, saying that this "plunges the Catholic Church and its faithful into deep mourning. I pay homage to his memory, highlighting his intellectual stature and the foundational gesture of resignation".
• January 5 was declared a day of national mourning, flags were lowered to half mast.{{cite web | url=https://actualnewsmagazine.com/english/funeral-of-benedict-xvi-portugal-decrees-national-mourning-on-thursday/ | title=2022 – Funeral of Benedict XVI: Portugal decrees national mourning on Thursday – Actual News Magazine | date=4 January 2023 | access-date=5 January 2023 | archive-date=5 January 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105160623/https://actualnewsmagazine.com/english/funeral-of-benedict-xvi-portugal-decrees-national-mourning-on-thursday/ | url-status=live }}

• Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania, sent a personal telegram to Pope Francis and expressed her condolences to Catholics in Romania, Moldova and across the globe.{{cite web|url=https://www.romaniaregala.ro/jurnal/papa-benedict-al-xvi-lea-in-memoriam/|title=Benedict al XVI-lea a trecut la Domnul|work=Royal Family of Romania|date=31 December 2022|access-date=4 January 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104001555/https://www.romaniaregala.ro/jurnal/papa-benedict-al-xvi-lea-in-memoriam/|url-status=live}}

• President Vladimir Putin referred to Benedict XVI as "a prominent religious figure and statesman [and] a staunch defender of traditional Christian values."{{cite web|title=World reacts to Pope Benedict XVI's death|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/31/world-reacts-to-pope-benedict-xvis-death|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=31 December 2022|access-date=1 January 2023|archive-date=1 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101130559/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/31/world-reacts-to-pope-benedict-xvis-death|url-status=live}}
• Patriarch Kirill of Moscow emphasised the importance of Benedict's contribution to bearing witness to Christ in a secularised world and defending traditional moral values. He stressed that during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church "improved considerably, in the spirit of fraternal cooperation".

• President Wavel Ramkalawan sent a message to Pope Francis, offering condolences to the Holy See and the Sacred College of Cardinals on behalf of the people and government of Seychelles.{{cite web |last1=Vannier |first1=Rassin |title=Seychelles' President sends condolences to Pope Francis I after death of Pope Benedict XVI |url=http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/17972/Seychelles+President+sends+condolences+to+Pope+Francis+I+after+death+of+Pope+Benedict+XVI |agency=Seychelles News Agency |access-date=5 January 2023 |date=2022-12-31 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105224712/http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/17972/Seychelles+President+sends+condolences+to+Pope+Francis+I+after+death+of+Pope+Benedict+XVI |url-status=live }}

• President Halimah Yacob, in her letter to Pope Francis, said she was "deeply saddened" to learn of the passing of the former pope, adding that he will be remembered by the Catholic community for his "selfless contributions to the Catholic faith, championing causes of peace and development".{{cite web|title=Singapore leaders send condolences over death of former Pope Benedict XVI|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/former-pope-benedict-death-singapore-leaders-condolences-vatican-pm-lee-president-halimah-3177776|publisher=CNA|date=1 January 2023|access-date=2 January 2023|archive-date=2 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102013919/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/former-pope-benedict-death-singapore-leaders-condolences-vatican-pm-lee-president-halimah-3177776|url-status=live}}
• Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in his letter to Cardinal Secretary of State of Vatican City, Pietro Parolin, expressed his "deepest condolences" on behalf of the Government of Singapore.

• President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement, saying that South Africans "reflect with deep regard on the spirit leadership Pope Benedict XVI provided to his Church and humanity more broadly."{{cite web |title=President Ramaphosa mourns the passing of Pope Benedict XV1 |url=https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/press-statements/president-ramaphosa-mourns-passing-pope-benedict-xv1 |publisher=The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101150629/https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/press-statements/president-ramaphosa-mourns-passing-pope-benedict-xv1 |url-status=live }}

• A spokesperson for the ruling People Power Party released a statement, saying that Benedict's "resignation was a symbol of the renovation of the Church and his leading of his life as a pilgrim will be remembered forever."{{cite news |title=S. Korea offers condolences over death of former Pope Benedict XVI |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20221231003000320?section=national%2Fpolitics |access-date=2 January 2023 |work=Yonhap News Agency |date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=2 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102032539/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20221231003000320?section=national%2Fpolitics |url-status=live }}
• A spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party released a statement, acknowledging "Benedict's special attention to peace and unification of the Korean Peninsula."

• King Felipe VI expressed his condolences to Pope Francis, noting that he received the news with "great sadness" and underscored the "fruitful intellectual and spiritual legacy" left by Benedict XVI.{{cite news|title=El Rey lamenta la muerte de Benedicto XVI y destaca su "extraordinaria vocación de servicio, humildad, entrega y amor"|url=https://www.europapress.es/sociedad/noticia-rey-lamenta-muerte-benedicto-xvi-destaca-extraordinaria-vocacion-servicio-humildad-entrega-amor-20221231153241.html|access-date=2 January 2023|work=Europa Press|date=31 December 2022|archive-date=2 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102143824/https://www.europapress.es/sociedad/noticia-rey-lamenta-muerte-benedicto-xvi-destaca-extraordinaria-vocacion-servicio-humildad-entrega-amor-20221231153241.html|url-status=live}}
• Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez lamented the death of "a great theologian dedicated to the service of others, justice and peace".{{cite news|title=Pedro Sánchez lamenta la muerte de Benedicto XVI, "un gran teólogo entregado al servicio de demás, la justicia y la paz"|url=https://www.europapress.es/sociedad/noticia-pedro-sanchez-lamenta-muerte-benedicto-xvi-gran-teologo-entregado-servicio-demas-justicia-paz-20221231131931.html|access-date=2 January 2023|work=Europa Press|date=31 December 2022|archive-date=2 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102015339/https://www.europapress.es/sociedad/noticia-pedro-sanchez-lamenta-muerte-benedicto-xvi-gran-teologo-entregado-servicio-demas-justicia-paz-20221231131931.html|url-status=live}}
• The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, decreed three days of official mourning beginning on 31 December and ending on 2 January.{{Cite web|url=https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5088850/0/madrid-declara-tres-dias-de-luto-oficial-por-la-muerte-de-benedicto-xvi/|title=Madrid declara tres días de luto oficial por la muerte de Benedicto XVI|date=31 December 2022|website=20minutos.es – Últimas Noticias|language=es|access-date=2 January 2023|archive-date=2 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102221428/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5088850/0/madrid-declara-tres-dias-de-luto-oficial-por-la-muerte-de-benedicto-xvi/|url-status=live}}

• President Tsai Ing-wen said Benedict XVI will be remembered for his humanity.{{cite news |title=President Tsai conveys Taiwan's condolences on passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://taiwantoday.tw/Politics/Top-News/231018/President-Tsai-conveys-Taiwan%25E2%2580%2599s-condolences-on-passing-of-Pope-Emeritus-Benedict-XVI |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110084541/https://taiwantoday.tw/news_amp.php?unit=2&post=231018 |archive-date=10 January 2023 |access-date=9 January 2023 |work=Taiwan Today}}{{cite news|url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/01/02/2003791841|title=Benedict to be remembered for his humanity|work=Taipei Times|date=2 January 2023|access-date=8 January 2023|archive-date=8 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108072858/https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/01/02/2003791841|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://english.president.gov.tw/NEWS/6420|title=President Tsai expresses condolences on passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XV|website=english.president.gov.tw|access-date=8 January 2023|archive-date=3 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103115632/https://english.president.gov.tw/NEWS/6420|url-status=live}}{{cite tweet|user=iingwen|number=1609535153407418378|title=My deepest condolences to everyone mourning the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict devoted his life to his faith & world peace – he will be sorely missed in Taiwan & around the world.}}

• King Vajiralongkorn sent a message of condolence to Pope Francis regarding the death of Benedict XVI. The message read: "Queen Suthida and I are deeply saddened by the demise of His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the highly venerated and widely admired Pontiff. The people of Thailand can indeed rest assured for certain that we, our country and people, always had a place in his prayers. I myself was proud, then acting on behalf of my august father, His late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, to receive the late Pontiff's emissary ringing his blessing and good wishes on the 60th Anniversary of His late Majesty's Accession to the Throne in 2006. His late Holiness' compassion, deep faith and spirituality have always been the subject of gratitude and devotion of not only the Catholic community in Thailand, but also across the world. May I respectfully extend, on behalf of the people of Thailand, our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for this very great loss."{{cite news|title=HM King laments death of ex-pope.|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2475514/hm-king-laments-death-of-ex-pope|work=Bangkok Post|date=5 January 2023|language=en|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=10 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110084546/https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2475514/hm-king-laments-death-of-ex-pope|url-status=live}}

• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released a statement, expressing his "sincere condolences to Pope Francis, the hierarchy and the faithful of the Catholic Church all over the world on the death of Pope Benedict XVI – an outstanding theologian, intellectual and promoter of universal values."{{Cite web |title=Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies |date=31 December 2022 |url=https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/pope-benedict-xvi-death-coverage-12-29-22-intl/index.html |access-date=2 January 2023 |publisher=CNN |language=en |archive-date=1 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101063809/https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/pope-benedict-xvi-death-coverage-12-29-22-intl/index.html |url-status=live }}

• President Joe Biden released a statement, saying that Pope Benedict XVI "will be remembered as a renowned theologian, with a lifetime of devotion to the Church, guided by his principles and faith."{{cite web |title=Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/12/31/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |publisher=The White House |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231173939/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/12/31/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-death-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |url-status=live }}
• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement, saying that Benedict XVI was "a global leader whose devotion, scholarship and hopeful message stirred the hearts of people of all faiths."{{cite web |title=Pelosi Statement on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI |url=https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/123122 |publisher=Speaker of the United States House of Representatives |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=31 December 2022 |archive-date=3 January 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230103074404/https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/123122}}
• Archbishop of New York Timothy M. Dolan released a statement, saying "the human family grieves the passing of this erudite, wise, and holy man, who spoke the truth with love", also noting that Benedict appointed him as archbishop and named him Cardinal.{{Cite web |date=31 December 2022 |title=Statement of Cardinal Timothy Dolan on the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI |url=https://archny.org/statement-of-cardinal-timothy-dolan-on-the-passing-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |access-date=31 December 2022 |publisher=Archdiocese of New York |language=en-US |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231130420/https://archny.org/statement-of-cardinal-timothy-dolan-on-the-passing-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi/ |url-status=live }} Dolan indicated that he would attend the funeral in the Vatican.{{Cite web |title=New Yorkers react to death of Benedict XVI |url=https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/12/31/new-yorkers-react-to-death-of-benedict-xvi |access-date=2 January 2023 |website=ny1.com |language=en |archive-date=2 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102014554/https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/12/31/new-yorkers-react-to-death-of-benedict-xvi |url-status=live }}
• President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Military Services Timothy Broglio issued a reflection saying; "The Church gives thanks for the treasured ministry of Pope Benedict XVI".{{Cite web |title=Reflection of USCCB President on Death of Pope Benedict XVI {{!}} USCCB |url=https://www.usccb.org/news/2022/reflection-usccb-president-death-pope-benedict-xvi |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=usccb.org |language=en |archive-date=2 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102144857/https://www.usccb.org/news/2022/reflection-usccb-president-death-pope-benedict-xvi |url-status=live }}

• President Ursula von der Leyen stated she was saddened by his death. "My thoughts go out to all Catholics." She explicitly mentioned his resignation in 2013, which she said "sent a strong signal". "He saw himself first and foremost as a servant to God and his Church."

• President Roberta Metsola stated "Europe mourns him. May he rest in peace."

• Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres has paid tribute to Benedict as "a humble man of prayer and study". Guterres said the late pontiff was "principled in his faith, tireless in his pursuit of peace, and determined in his defence of human rights". He added that Benedict "was a spiritual guide to millions around the world and one of the leading academic theologians of our time". Guterres offered his "deepest condolences to Catholics and others around the world who were inspired by his life of prayer and tenacious commitment to non-violence and peace".

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• {{Cite web |date=31 December 2022 |title=Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict: his official biography |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-12/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-official-biography.html |access-date=31 December 2022 |website=Vatican News |language=en}}
• {{Cite web |last=Zengarini |first=Lisa |date=31 December 2022 |title=Reactions from the world to news of Benedict XVI's death |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2022-12/reactions-from-the-world-to-news-of-benedict-xvi-death.html |access-date=31 December 2022 |website=Vatican News |language=en}}
• {{Cite web |last=Allen Jr. |first=John L. |date=4 January 2023 |title=Is Benedict XVI's funeral 'unprecedented'? Depends on how you look at it |url=https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2023/01/is-tomorrows-benedict-xvi-funeral-unprecedented-depends-on-how-you-look-at-it |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=Crux |language=en}}
• {{Cite web |last=D'Emilio |first=Frances |date=4 January 2023 |title=EXPLAINER: Benedict's funeral to be simple, but with pomp |url=https://apnews.com/article/religion-vatican-city-f3379c1258ff558b156c45ec9be16050 |access-date=5 January 2023 |website=AP NEWS |language=en}}
• {{Cite web |last=Gagliarducci |first=Andrea |date=6 January 2023 |title=A closer look at the ceremonial details of Benedict XVI's funeral |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253268/analysis-a-closer-look-at-the-ceremonial-details-of-benedict-xvis-funeral |access-date=2023-01-06 |agency=Catholic News Agency |language=en}}

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• [https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/libretti/2023/20230105-libretto-esequie-sepoltura_pont-emerito.pdf {{lang|it|Messa Esequiale per il Sommo Pontefice Emerito Benedetto XVI}}] [Requiem Mass for the Supreme Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI] – Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff (order of service)
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4c46fv8pRQ Rosary and Solemn Requiem Mass for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, 5 January 2023] – Vatican News – via YouTube
• [https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/01/05/230105a.html Deed for the Pious Transit of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus, 05.01.2023] (Rogito) – Vatican.va
• [https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2023/documents/20230105_omelia-esequie-benedetto-xvi.html Papal Chapel for the Funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 5 January 2023] (funeral homily of pope Francis) – Vatican.va
• [https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2023/1/5/esequie-bxvi.html Funeral Mass for Supreme Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI] (contains schedule, pictures and details of the funeral ceremony) – Vatican.va
• [https://www.vatican.va/archive/aas/documents/2023/acta-supplementum2023.pdf Supplement for the Acta Apostolicae Sedis 115 concerning Benedict XVI's death and funeral]

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