A significant congregation of world leaders, cardinals, and the Catholic faithful is set to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The service, expected to reflect his wishes for simplicity, will be broadcast across various platforms for global accessibility.
Pope Francis’ Funeral: A Global Farewell to a Spiritual Leader
Pope Francis’ Funeral: A Global Farewell to a Spiritual Leader
Mourners worldwide prepare for the historic farewell to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, with extensive coverage available.
In a poignant farewell, Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square, attracting dignitaries and the Catholic community from across the globe. His body, dressed in papal vestments, will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica until the ceremony begins.
Prominent news outlets, including The New York Times, NBC, CBS, CNN, and ABC, alongside international channels like the BBC, will provide live coverage of the event. The Vatican's YouTube channel will also offer streaming, ensuring that millions of followers can take part in this solemn occasion.
The funeral will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, marking a more subdued ceremony in line with Pope Francis’ vision. Changes initiated by the Pope last year dictate a single wooden coffin will be used, deviating from the traditional three-coffin practice seen in earlier papal funerals.
After the Mass, the late pontiff will be interred at the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, fulfilling his desire for a simple tomb inscribed simply as “Franciscus.” Over the following nine days, special Masses will be conducted in churches around Rome in remembrance of Pope Francis.
Attendees will include leaders such as President Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Argentine President Javier Milei, and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, highlighting the widespread respect and admiration for the pontiff across different nations.
Prominent news outlets, including The New York Times, NBC, CBS, CNN, and ABC, alongside international channels like the BBC, will provide live coverage of the event. The Vatican's YouTube channel will also offer streaming, ensuring that millions of followers can take part in this solemn occasion.
The funeral will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, marking a more subdued ceremony in line with Pope Francis’ vision. Changes initiated by the Pope last year dictate a single wooden coffin will be used, deviating from the traditional three-coffin practice seen in earlier papal funerals.
After the Mass, the late pontiff will be interred at the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, fulfilling his desire for a simple tomb inscribed simply as “Franciscus.” Over the following nine days, special Masses will be conducted in churches around Rome in remembrance of Pope Francis.
Attendees will include leaders such as President Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Argentine President Javier Milei, and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, highlighting the widespread respect and admiration for the pontiff across different nations.
