
Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest
Pope Benedict was laid to rest in the crypt of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
Pope Francis has led the funeral service for his predecessor, the former Pope Benedict, in front of thousands of mourners in the Vatican. We hear from our correspondent covering the event and from some Catholics who share their views on Benedict's legacy.
The deaths of celebrities in China have prompted people to question the official Covid death toll. We have brought together two people from China to discuss the sudden change of zero-Covid policy.
And we hear about revelations by Prince Harry in his new memoir where he claims his brother William physically attacked him during an argument.
We talk about Playstation’s first accessible controller and get reaction from the people in the disabled community.
(Photo: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re blesses the coffin of former Pope Benedict during his funeral as Pope Francis presides over the ceremonies, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, January 5, 2023. Credit: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters)
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