Submitted on April 24, 2025
The papal funeral and burial typically occur four to six days after the pope’s death. On April 22, the Vatican announced that the public viewing of Pope Francis’ body would be from April 23-25, and the funeral Mass will be celebrated April 26 at St. Peter’s Basilica. The Mass begins at 10 a.m. local time in Rome, or 3 a.m. CDT in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the Mass. Bishops, cardinals and priests from around the world will concelebrate. The livestream of the funeral Mass for Pope Francis from Vatican Media can be found above.
Read more about Pope Francis’ death and legacy at www.stlouisreview.com/topic/pope-francis/
