Thousands Gather In Vatican City To Mourn Former Pope Benedict At His Funeral | Pics

Around 50,000 mourners on Thursday gathered at the funeral mass of Former Pope Benedict XVI, who died at the age of 95 at his Vatican apartment.

The Catholic Church conducted a historic funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday.

Pall-bearers carry the coffin of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the funeral mass at St Peter's Square in the Vatican on January 5. He died on December 31, aged 95. (Source: AFP)

Pope Francis speaks by the coffin of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during his funeral mass. Pope Francis is presiding over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI at St Peter's Square in the Vatican. (Source: AFP)