Pope Francis’ Funeral Details Revealed: What To Know
April 22, 2025
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The Holy See has announced the details of Pope Francis’ funeral and the events honoring the life of the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Vatican said that the mass will take place at 10 a.m. CET on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, where mourners from all around the world are expected to gather.
The death of the pope on Monday at the age of 88 has prompted an outpouring of grief from Catholics across the globe.
Pope Francis laid out in state inside a private chapel at the Vatican on Monday. Pope Francis laid out in state inside a private chapel at the Vatican on Monday. Vatican Media/AP/HO
What To Know
The Holy See said in statement on Tuesday that this week’s events would follow the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis (Rite of Burial for Roman Pontiffs), which is a liturgical book detailing what happens before and during the funerary liturgy for a pope.
On Wednesday, the coffin containing the Pope’s body will be carried to St. Peter’s Basilica, where followers can pay their respects.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, which administers the office of the papal household, will preside over the rite of translation at 9 a.m. The Vatican released on its website a book of celebration for the rite of translation, which includes prayers and hymns.
There will then be a procession through Santa Marta Square and the Square of the Roman Protomartyrs, which will exit through the Arch of the Bells into St. Peter’s Square and enter the Vatican Basilica through the central door. At the Altar of the Confession, the Cardinal Camerlengo will preside over the Liturgy of the Word.
Images of the late Pope Francis at the entrance of Buenos Aires Cathedral in Argentina on Monday. Pope Francis died on April 21, aged 88. Images of the late Pope Francis at the entrance of Buenos Aires Cathedral in Argentina on Monday. Pope Francis died on April 21, aged 88. LUIS ROBAY/Getty Images
Saturday’s events
At 8.30 a.m., archbishops and bishops will gather at the Braccio di Costantino in the Vatican, wearing the amice and alb white liturgical vestments, the rope-like cincture worn around the waist and a simple white miter on their heads.
At 9 a.m. patriarchs and cardinals will gather in the Chapel of San Sebastiano in the Basilica with each wearing the white damask miter required in the presence of the pope.
Then at 10 a.m., Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside at a mass in St Peter’s Square, along with patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops, and priests from across the world.
This celebration will conclude with the “ultima commendatio” and the “valedictio,” which marks the beginning nine days of mourning and masses for Pope Francis.
The coffin will be taken to St. Peter’s Basilica, and from there to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for burial.
What happens next
A number of world leaders have already confirmed they will attend Saturday’s funeral. Among them is President Donald Trump, French leader Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian head of state Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also said he would attend.
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