Pope Francis leads funeral service for predecessor Pope Benedict XVI in historic ceremony

• About 50,000 people gathered at St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
• The ceremony was led by Pope Francis, the first time in 200 years a pope has led the funeral of his predecessor.
• Benedict died on December 31 at 95 years old.

Pope Francis presided over the funeral mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on January 5. The historic ceremony marked the first time in 200 years a pontiff has led the service of his predecessor.