ah ah ah ah, this is dw news live from berlin, a funeral for form of pope benedicts. the 16th is held in thousands of faithful gathered for a ceremony, presided over by pope francis. it's the 1st time in 2 said trees that assisting pontiff has conducted such rights for his predecessor also on the program, nato secretary general warns against under estimating rushes aims in you cried as

ukrainian forces brace for possible offensive prussia. prussia is growing on russia's military leadership said suffering one of the biggest losses in a single ukrainian strike yet. and germany becomes the latest country to require a negative. coven 19 tests. for travelers arriving from china. it is seeing a search and infections. ah, i manuscripts mckinnon. welcome to the program. hope francis has presided over the funeral of his predecessor, pope benedict in rome. the pontiff blessed benedict's coffin at the end of the mass, making a great effort to stand in a gesture of respect. frances is largely been confined to a wheelchair and mumps do. select pain. thousands of people gathered at saint

peter's square for the funeral mass, including germany's president and its chancellor. benedict was the 1st german in almost 500 years to lead the catholic church. he stunned the world by choosing to step down and 2013 due to ill health, becoming the 1st pope and centuries to do so. during the funeral service, frances paid tribute to benedict wisdom and the sacrifices he made with confidence. we now offer our final farewell to po, to mer, to spend addict from him to commend him to god or merciful and loving father own. but he is from christian rigidity too soon speaking, sancho may the god of our fathers through jesus christ, his only son in the holy spirit to lord and to give her a voice from deliver pope emeritus furniture from death. he said he knew certain gods praises in the heavenly jerusalem and expectation of the resurrection of his mortal body. on the last day to

w correspondent jack parrot was at the funeral mass on saint peter's square in the vatican, and i asked him to give us his impressions of the service. well i think the funeral was very much as the vatican suggested that it would be scaled back but still very sort of in keeping with the traditions of the vatican and the catholic church. there were the official estimates from the vice vatican as that there were about 75000 people in attendance. saint peter's square, frankly, was not full, as you might have, it might expected if it was a, a sitting coat whose funeral was taking place. but much of this has been unprecedented. i spoke to one nun after the after the funeral, who'd come here of her own volition. she said she'd felt compelled to come here. and she said that she found the, the funeral ceremony. very sad, but profoundly beautiful. there was a stillness, a calmness of quiet the,

obviously the hymns singing out around the square. and this is, i think, probably exactly what pope marriage, hispanic, the 16th had wanted. he said he didn't want to sort of fool pomp and ceremony of a normal paypal funeral. the funeral is now over there. benedict, the 16th will now be interred in the vault of saint petersburg silica is that right? yes, that's right. so the wooden casket that was brought out into saint peter's square for the funeral will then be sealed once again in zinc, and then put in to another wooden a coffin that will then be in touch. in the grotto is underneath the basilica of saint peter that is common for a normal pope. and then perhaps he may be late to rest elsewhere within the, within the building at a later point. but for now that's, that's what will happen going forward later on today. now we know that that the

current type francis course presided over the funeral mass for his predecessor, some commentators saying that france, this was himself looking quite frail during the ceremony. yeah, that's correct. he came out. he was wheeled out in a wheelchair. we know he has a bad knee. we know that he hasn't been in the strongest of health for a while now. he was obviously able to go through, but certainly that was not particularly much strength in his voice delivering the prize and the, and the speeches as part of the the, the funeral. he himself has said that if he was in a ailing health that he would resign the position, he's publicly stated that before much as his predecessor benedict did. i think, you know, it is quite a cold day here today. the ceremony wasn't too long, and there are a lot of formalities now to continue as we go forward. but as you say, there have been some, some commentators suggesting that he perhaps lives

a bit more frail than he has done in recent years. now, because benedict wasn't in office when he died, official at delegations, federal were limited to those from italy and germany. best. so lots of foreign dignitaries attended in private capacities, didn't they? yeah, they did. have you seen a lot of the catholic faithful, including came the king, felipe of belgium, the former queen of spain, sophia, we know that german chancellor la sholtes and the president of frank wall to sty maya will all hear a lot of foreign dignitaries it's, it's felt quite private, this ceremony, if i'm honest, is felt like people have turned up to this funeral for feelings of their own connection. i had an australian archbishop speaking just on the street earlier saying that pope benedict himself had been a guiding hand in his religious career. and i think a lot of people felt the pope and it was very hands on and supported a lot of the senior people in,

in the vatican and in the catholic church into that positions. and a lot of people have personal feelings and personal stories to tell, and that's why many of them have turned up to the vatican to witness the funeral today. thanks so much this jack parrot at the vatican innovative and, and joined here in the studio by john barrick, who covered the former pope benedict's election, said d, w in 2005. welcome, john. we know the benedicts had requested a simple funeral. was that your impression of what we saw today in better concerns? it was, it was certainly very simple. yes, it was the kind of a requiem mass that you would have seen for a bishop, perhaps in germany or poland or, or any other country. but there was, of course, a particular note of solemnity because it was held in some feature square and with tens of thousands of people in attendance. not to mention large numbers of, of cardinals, the scene carries for the last 10 years. this essentially been to pope's living in

the basque and to living pope's. how do you think benefit benedict's death will change things to pope france is going forward when you say to pope's but one of course called himself pope ameritas, a retired pope and he was in fact, although many people thought he would be a focus for conservative theological ideas opposed to pope francis and there would be a rivalry, in fact, he was extremely discreet and there was very, very little friction. if any at all there was a good rapport between the 2 men, how it will change his his is being gone. well, i, it's difficult to say, hope francis has been very quietly reforming the catholic church, but actually making quite substantial progress. i don't think this will really change that much. he will continue on the path that he's on. as we mentioned earlier,

you covered benedict's election and you reported from many of his paypal trips. can you share some of your personal memories with us. gov, the so many i think in 2006, one of the personal ones that i found very touching and sweet. it was a state visit by a pope to the united kingdom. i have the privilege of travelling in the papal aircraft and seeing both benedict at close quarters. he also went to scotland, where he was received by queen elizabeth 2nd. and there he came up to the, to the, to hollywood palace in a rather small car. when he got out he, with some difficulty he, the queen came towards him to greet him. and the 2 people sort of stumble that little bit over the grass with the queen, actually taking his arm and supporting him and remarking how difficult it was to get in and out of small cars. which was very sweet. and i, i thought to myself, actually, strange comparison came to mind. these 2 people have quite

a lot in common more than one would ordinarily think. both of them, people with an extraordinary sense of duty and loyalty and self sacrifice in the interests of an institution. whether you believe in the institution of the monarchy over papers or not. it's something that one has to respect. i think this, this dedication and self sacrifice for an ideal, and perhaps it is something that is, it is indeed something that's become less fashionable, something perhaps dying out. what a strange coincidence they should both died in the same year. steve described a man with great dedication and many will remember benedict as the pope who stepped down that of course there was much else wasn't there to remember about his, his pay to see what, what stands out for you. but he was an enormous intellect. i think many people who criticizes the logical ideas, i have the impression hadn't read anything that he ever wrote. you know, he was his, the author of no fewer than 25 major scholarly works. he was at 31,

a full professor as a unit at a german university and extraordinary career when you think that he was the son of a, of a simple bavarian policeman and, and a cook. and he is immensely respected as, as a theologian, even by people who don't necessarily follow his is theology, the archbishop of canterbury, no less head of the anglican communion has not a roman catholic, obviously called him on the occasion of his death. one of the great theologians of the 20th century religious affairs expert, john barry, thank you so much for sharing your memories with us and 2 other nato secretary general. again, stoughton berg has warned that it would be dangerous to underestimate russia and president vladimir pu sins. war aims in ukraine. stockton bug said there was no indication that person had changed. his goals in the war. ukrainian forces are bracing for a possible russian offensive following the deadly asked strike against a building that was housing russian soldiers. the attack has been fueling growing

criticism in russia against military leadership, and in a boost for ukraine. france says it will now provide key with light tanks. that would be the 1st western country to do so. he w correspondent, roman gone trend. co is following developments for us from keith, and we asked him what he's been hearing about ukrainian warnings that russia is planning to call up more troops for a major new offensive. well yes, we're hearing and such and such a statements nearly every day. hear from top ukraine and officials from president himself from the ukraine and military. they're saying that russia is preparing an offensive. nobody won't knows when exactly and at what place on some side it could happen that maybe in the coming days, a weeks or the site would happen in february or march on the weather conditions om decreasing here in ukraine. so frost is coming with temperatures are sinking on to

minus 10 degrees celsius. and this will make it possible for russia to use a heavy tanks. but it will also make it possible for you greg, you have a tank. so this an escalation possible escalation coming. we don't know that for sure are, and ukraine is also considered. well, russia could strike from the north, from burrows, or from the east at the moment, the heavy fighting continuous, especially in these, around the city of baltimore. but on the other hand, we hear reports from ukraine, a not yet confirmed by independent sources that are the ukrainians, were able to push back the russian forces in baltimore, at least a little. des raymond got drank her that and keith sake look now at some of the other stories making headlines around the world aid agencies say hospitals in the afghan capital, kabul are overwhelmed by cases of respiratory illness. among children, cases of pneumonia, spikes in the winter months. and doctors are having trouble treating patients due to a lack of drugs and health workers. the british national weather service has confirmed

that 2022 was the hottest year on record in the u. k. reposing that the average temperature for the year was 10 degrees celsius. and a saying the human induced climate change is responsible. he was republicans in the house of representatives, have again failed to alexa speak about following a sick vote. conservative kevin mccarthy's bid to lead the republican majority in the house is being blocked by a group of right wing hardliners. hey, it, what cdw news still to come around brewing over integration here in germany after new year's eve celebrations spilled over into violence in berlin. germany's interior minister blames the trouble on men with the migration background. now germany has joined a growing list of countries to impose a mandatory cove. it 19 tests on travelers from china, which is facing

a search in infections. the european union has recommended all as member states follow that policy, starting from monday, aging has responded by saying the travel restrictions are discriminatory. people have been treated in whole beef as hospitals run out of bits. and more patients keep coming in shanghai, hundreds of more nurse prepared memorial services for the loved ones. last to corbet 19 at fed seems stand in stark contrast to china's official 5th shrink dramatically your debts. this discrepancy has sparked international concerns. there are certainly issues in terms of the criteria for recording and reporting that's attributable to call with banking. we believe that definition is too narrow. china only counts debts from the monia,

or respiratory failure, as official corbett 19 fidelity for it defense this criteria, and has rejected w. it just criticism, seated on will eating sancho as china and just its epidemic prevention and control policies. we will continue to hold technical eggs, changes with the w h o. we also hope the w h o will uphold a scientific objective and just position we tediously. the 3rd in gifted have pushed many countries to impose travels, restrictions on passengers traveling from china. beaching has qualities, restrictions, discriminatory and unacceptable. now new year's eve is normally a pretty route he night hair and berlin, but after dozens of police and fire fighters were injured in attacks involving fireworks. there is now an increasing debate about who is to blame the city's mer as calling for summit on house

a deal with youth violence. the german interior minister has suggested that failures in migration and integration could be partly responsible. why it might seem, in the heart of brewing the ushering in of the new year escalated into st. violence in many cities across germany. as usual, rollin was one of the main hotspots with the intensity of this years. violence was described by police as far worse than in previous years. police officers warman, those attack during the night, along with fire fighters. another members of the emergency services. one fire fire to how to be hospitalized. many others were injured. in berlin, 145 were rested in connection with the rights of those detained. 45 of german citizenship. in that turn to debate from a potential banner pyrotechnics into one about migration and integration. in

a sweet germany's interior minister nancy face are said, we have a problem in major german cities with some young men with an immigrant background who despise our state. commit acts of violence, and it's very difficult to reach them with education and integration programs. the statement is said ot, with an otherwise cautious approach by the german government village for victo, an author core of the debate about what happened on new year's eve. but it's not about the so called m aggression background, or the demand for ban on firecrackers hinder. when it's about as much more fundamental, this is about an attack on the rule of law to the registered. other members of the governing coalition have warned, against jumping to conclusions. it's blowing 9th, and we've never seen a phenomenon like this before. men's got at least not to this extent i'm at home. and so of course i have a problem with a response like this. in the mean, it's hardly a just description totally discussed. people of an immigrant background. attacking

emergency workers and soft and empties alarms were shot that english that scobee finished understood precedence up brilinta nikon district are not surprised that the violence flared up in their neighbourhood. but he is his absence. this part of berlin is the worst in these high rise buildings. i'm speechless. it's the same every year as of the burn trash cans set cars on fire or smash bus stops to stella get cut, put up one job muscle will some do it because the hey the police some because i think it's fun most or angry because of cove it's more for some people, it's in a nature much. i'm into it because it's waste of money ish, mothers to one, to use fireworks. let them handle all my friends are into it and smuggle my the finances all summer. and it's nice to lead the fan down again. it's kind of normal for berlin bumper to las vegas muscle. and this has gone to the modern ben berlin's mayor francisco, if i has called the summit against youth violence, it's

a 1st attempt to find a solution to recurring problem. is to the world of cinema now and 2023 looked set to be a boom. yes, the hollywood sequels with keanu reeves reprising, his role as john wick, tom cruz, but for another mission impossible and a digitally botox. harrison ford starring as a young and old indiana jones and that you are looking for more fat and less fiction. well, does this ah, one of the most hotly anticipated films of 2023 is oppenheimer, a world war to set drama about the u. s. scientist whose team develop the 1st atomic bomb. we knew the world would not be to say in the wake of moscow's recent nuclear attack threats the topic could hardly be more timely. alongside keeley and murphy, as oppenheimer director christopher nolan has assembled an all star cast,

including mac damon, robert downey, junior, and emily blunt. but again, 2023 will be a year of hollywood sequels. none bigger than the 5th entry in the indiana jones franchise. harrison ford is back as the adventure prone archaeologist. those very common core apps apps. now. the octo genario actor was digitally d age to appear as a younger whip cracking indie in several tons of the film. a new digital botox was needed for keanu reeves in his 4th turn as the assassin, john wick, the movie is killed as the last chapter in the actual franchise. though reeves has signed on for a cameo in the spin off ballerina and

tom cruise is back for 7, an impossible movie with the 60 year old start doing all his own stunts with much of hollywood output will be sequels. alongside mission impossible. we have new transformers, star wars, and endless marvel retread, coming a movie with a much lower budget than all those films, but much greater ambition is women talking trade. the latest from canadian writer director sarah polly was a hit with festival goers in toronto and rolls out on movie screens in january. it follows a group of women in a tight knit religious community grappling with his sexual abuse scandal. women talking is the latest post me to film, to show women taking back control of their bodies and destiny. we liberated

ourselves. we will have to ask ourselves who we are. the film is 24 hours in the life of these women and the debate that they have to be forced to leave the colonies to continue to keep this. we cannot door any more. it's more on the biggest movies to watch out for in 2023. i'm joined by my colleague from d, w coach david levitz david and it does seem like every year there are more sequels, they're. 7 more franchises. why so many sequels so many franchises. this is, by the way, the europe scream 6 in case you want to run out and go see that. i'm good. thanks. uh huh. and this is a trend that we've been observing for years and years. the quick answer has really been studios. don't want to take a risk, they're putting so much money into these movies. and these big franchises, they know they've got a captive audience. it's a safe business decision. i don't particularly like it, but that's the way it's going. now. there is one sequel this year that i think

really is going to be worth watching. that's due in part 2. are going to be saying more to me, charlemagne. moore's and dia, more sand. more spice we're going to find out what he really cares about. is it going to be the love of his life, or is it the fate of the universe calling it? well, that's good. yeah, that's coming out in november and i think it's probably going to do even better than the 1st part did at the box office is about made $400000000.00 during the pandemic. you know, things are moving forward. i think this is gonna be even bigger. okay. and so apart from that, what are you looking for? which i mean it, is there anything that is known as a sequel? there are, there are a few things. one movie, i'm really looking forward to seeing as tara star and cate blanchett. now this officially premiere last year, but it's coming to a theater near you, as they say next month. and it's, it's her playing a high powered conductor. here in berlin at the berlin philharmonic, it's also co starring in lensit legend nina hoss, it's a psycho thriller, things go wrong. we don't know if she's going crazy and i think this is going to be

doing really well. and next week's golden globes. i would not be surprised if we were talking about k blanchett again next week. a little tip there. now another movie i'm really looking forward to is actually barbie. go figure it, not it, not something. i thought it over say probably why. it's by, it's by 2 big, heavy weights of the indie film world, actually grass growing and her husband no am bound box co wrote the script with her . looks really weird. these are 2 directors who bring out some pretty quirky movies . i think it's going to be totally strange and i am totally here for it. okay. we're going to keep an eye mind on that one just before we wrap up any as of last minute movie tips for us. yeah. so there's, there's one big movie that's going to come out this year that we don't have any trailer for yet. it's by godfather, director francis ford coppola. it's called megalopolis. this is a project that cowboys been working on or trying to get made now for 40 years. he finally decided at age 83 that he was just going to do it. he put

a $120000000.00 of his own dollars of his own money into it to get it made. it's about rebuilding new york city after a natural disaster. and i think that if there's one movie this year that we're going to be talking about for decades to come, it's probably going to be this one. we will look out for it. david levitz from d. w. coach. i think keith we just about have enough time for reminder of our top story. hope frances has presided over a funeral mass to his predecessor benedict and 16th at the vatican in a robe. thousands of the faithful attended the historic rep via mass benedict has been in touch in a simple wooden coffin, in the crypt between some bits beneath. since peter's present liquor in watching d. w. news coming up next in d. w. use asia. we made a couple who want india to recognize same sex marriage and they've taken their case to the supreme court more coming up next on dw news,

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