On 2 April 2005, at 21:37 UTC, Pope John Paul II died at the age of 84. His funeral was held on 8 April, followed by the novendiales devotional in which the Catholic Church observed nine days of mourning. [1] In February 1996 Pope John Paul II had introduced revisions to papal funeral ceremonies, including changes to repose and burial formalities.

This is a list of dignitaries at the state funeral of Pope John Paul II. After the death of Pope John Paul II on 2 April 2005, in Vatican City, and before official invitations were sent by the College of Cardinals, almost 200 countries expressed interest in sending representatives to his funeral.

Apr 7, 2005 · Below is the English translation of the homily, delivered in Italian by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, at the funeral Mass for the Holy Father John Paul II, held in St Peter's Square this...

Oct 19, 2021 · The solemn Catholic funeral Mass of St. Pope John Paul II was a lesson in the high art of worship—and a glimpse of unifying liturgical prayer.

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany led a traditional liturgical funeral mass for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Apr 9, 2005 · Millions in Rome join more than 1 billion Catholics and a worldwide audience for Pope John Paul II's funeral mass at the Vatican. Following a later, private service, the wooden coffin...

On 2 April 2005, at 21:37 UTC, Pope John Paul II died at the age of 84. His funeral was held on 8 April, followed by the novendiales devotional in which the Catholic Church observed nine days of mourning. [1]

Apr 3, 2005 · The funeral of John Paul II was by far the largest funeral in the history of the world. In lieu of a public viewing at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, as was tradition, immense digital screens instead broadcast the Mass of Requiem and subsequent Rite of Interment to those in the pope's cathedral church outside the confines of Vatican City.

Apr 2, 2015 · Pope John Paul II had been ill throughout 2005 and though his death was anticipated when it did come on April 2, it was still a jolt. And it was the whole world, not just the Catholic world,...

The funeral of John Paul II was a poignant testament to his profound impact on millions around the world. As leaders and faithful gathered to honor his legacy, the event transcended mere ceremony, becoming a celebration of a life dedicated to compassion, faith, and unwavering commitment to peace.