Pope Francis said the late Pope emeritus was an example of kindness and "social friendship."
At the first press conference following the death of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope emeritus' body will be moved to the Basilica on Monday, so the faithful can bid him a final farewell.
The world closely monitored the situation of the Pope emeritus' after Pope Francis asked for prayers at the end of his General Audience.
Cardinal Angelo De Donatis spoke of Joseph Ratzinger's resemblance to St. Joseph—his baptismal namesake.