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Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morning
The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning.
By Devin Watkins with Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM in St. Peter’s Square. {4:00 AM in local time}
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and priests from across the globe...
St Peter's Basilica will remain open for the faithful who wish to pay their respects to the late Pope on Wednesday from 11: AM to midnight; on Thursday from 7:00 AM to midnight; and on Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Where to watch the funeral Saturday April 26, 2025
- One this Diocese of Palm Beach page with the live stream connection to Vatican News.
- EWTN at 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM
- Vatican News Live 4:00 AM
- This recording will be available throughout the day on Vatican News YouTube
- Other local news stations such as NBC, CBS, CNN and ABC
- International broadcasters, such as the BBC in Britain
