Paying a visit to his predecessor

As part of his celebrations of Holy Week, Pope Francis paid a visit to his predecessor, Pope-emeritus Benedict XVI at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery.

While the liturgies of Holy Week were being celebrated in other parts of the world, His Holiness, Benedict XVI presided over the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday and other Holy Week and Easter rites at his home in the monastery within the Vatican walls.