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Today we bury his remains in the earth as a seed of immortality. Our hearts are full of sadness, yet at the same time of joyful hope and profound gratitude.
Pope Benedict XVI
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"Today we bury his remains in the earth as a seed of immortality. Our hearts are full of sadness, yet at the same time of joyful hope and profound gratitude."
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Today we bury his remains in the earth as a seed of immortality. Our hearts are full of sadness, yet at the same time of joyful hope and profound gratitude. — Pope Benedict XVI

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Pope Benedict XVI was a Clergyman from Germany (1927–2022).

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This quote is attributed to Pope Benedict XVI, a Clergyman from Germany.
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Pope Benedict XVI lived from 1927 – 2022.
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