President: Slovenia appreciates Pope Benedict's commitment to dignity, solidarity, compassion

Vatican City, 5 January - President Nataša Pirc Musar and her husband Aleš Musar attended the funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in the Vatican on Thursday. After that, she said Slovenia appreciates Benedict's commitment to promoting dignity for fellow human beings, solidarity and compassion for the poor and vulnerable, her office said in a release.

Vatican City, Vatican
The funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St Peter's Square.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Vatican City, Vatican
The funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St Peter's Square.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Vatican City, Vatican
The funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St Peter's Square.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Vatican City, Vatican
The funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St Peter's Square.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Vatican City, Vatican
Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar (fifth from left, front row) and her husband Aleš Musar attending the funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Vatican City, Vatican
Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar (sixth from left, front row) and her husband Aleš Musar attending the funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Vatican City, Vatican
The funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St Peter's Square.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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