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The funeral service of former Pope Benedict begins shortly in the Vatican. Pope Francis will preside over the funeral - the first time a Pope will be buried by his successor. It's expected to be a relatively modest affair as the late Pope wished.

But how will he be remembered?

We spoke to Father Fred Jenga, a Catholic Priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross in Uganda who met the late Pope Benedict on a number of occasions.

"When I think of Pope Benedict we have this very excellent theologian who was also the centre in every good shepherd or a pastor ... we have a joke that we had a German Shepherd, referring to him'".

He said also Pope Benedict struck an important chord with African worshippers, sharing the same beliefs, especially on upholding traditions.

(Photo: Mourner visits Pope Benedict XVI's body as it lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing, Vatican City. Credit: EPA)