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📰 Vatican News – Official Multilingual Access
For official updates on Pope Francis, funeral schedules, papal speeches, and Catholic Church news, visit the Vatican News homepage in your preferred language:
🕊️ Pope Francis Funeral Schedule & Ceremony Details
On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, the 266th Roman Pontiff and a symbol of mercy and peace, passed away at the Vatican. The Holy See has officially released his funeral schedule and last wishes. Here is a complete overview.
📅 Key Funeral Events
- Funeral Mass: April 26, 2025 (Saturday), 10:00 AM (Vatican Time)
- Location: St. Peter's Square, Vatican City
- Presider: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals
- Public Viewing: April 23–25 at St. Peter's Basilica (9 AM – 7 PM)
⚰️ Burial & Pope’s Last Wishes
In his spiritual testament written on June 29, 2022, Pope Francis expressed a desire for a humble burial. He asked to be laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, rather than beneath St. Peter’s Basilica.
- No traditional triple coffin
- Simple wooden casket with zinc lining
- Flat-ground placement during viewing, no elevated platform
🌍 World Leaders Attending
Dignitaries such as former US President Donald Trump, President Macron of France, King Felipe VI of Spain, and Crown Prince William of the UK are expected to attend the funeral.
📰 Vatican News – Official Multilingual Access
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