Novena for the repose of Benedict XVI

Nine days of prayer, beginning after the funeral 5th January for the repose of Benedict XVI. Nine days of official mourning the loss of the late Pope Emeritus.

The word novena is derived from the Latin novem, meaning nine. A novena is a series of prayers and readings that are said for nine consecutive days – usually as a prayer of petition to obtain special graces or to implore special favours.
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PRAY THE NOVENA FOR BENEDICT XVI