This year marks the 50th anniversary of an event where organizations and the community comes together to honor women, organizations, and businesses for their leadership, community impact, and, most importantly, dedication to the YWCA Mankato’s mission.
the funeral has been taking place for pope benedict xvi at the vatican. pope francis presided over the ceremony for his predecessor, who died on new year s eve at the age of 95, nearly a decade after he resigned as head of the roman catholic church. this is the scene in st peter s square. the vatican has said some 200,000 people filed past the former pope lying in state before the doors were closed. after the ceremony, benedict will be buried in a crypt beneath st peter s basilica that holds the tombs of more than 90 of his predecessors. pope francis led the service and gave the homily at the service in st peter s square. translation: and god s faithful people gathered here now accompanies and entrust to him the life of the one who was their pastor. like the women at the tomb, we too have come with with fragrance of gratitude and the balm of hope in order to show him once more the love that is undying.
but now pope benedict has gone to the lord, i think, yes, pope francis will stick to those principles that he has established, he will continue in this ministry as long as he believes and says he is capable. pope francis has always shown immense respect for his predecessor. in the morning, tens of thousands of people will pull into st peter s square tojoin him in laying benedict xvi to rest. the man known as the architect of the college admissions scandal has been sentenced. more than 50 people have been convicted for their roles in