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Only two delegations named for Pope Benedict burial
Only two official state delegations — from Italy and Germany — will attend the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the Vatican’s press workplace has confirmed.
The PUNCH had reported that Pope Benedict XVI stood down ailing well being for nearly a decade earlier than his eventual dying on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
He led the Catholic Church for fewer than eight years till, in 2013, he turned the primary Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.
Benedict spent his last years on the Mater Ecclesiae monastery throughout the partitions of the Vatican the place he handed away.
The German-born Benedict, previously Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, lived in Italy for greater than 40 years, starting in 1981.
The Holy See Press Office confirmed on December 31 that the two international locations had been sending official representatives to the funeral, which will likely be on Thursday.
Both Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Italian Prime Minister Geogia Meloni paid their respects to the late pontiff Monday morning at St. Peter’s Basilica, the place his physique will lie in state by way of January 4.
While there, Meloni supplied her condolences to Benedict’s longtime private secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein.
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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
