Shafaqna English– Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday (26 April 2025) in St. Peter’s Square, according to the Vatican.
The Vatican announced on Tuesday (22 Apr 2025) that Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside at the Mass.
The Eucharistic celebration will conclude with the Ultima commendatio and the Valedictio, marking the beginning of the Novemdiales, or nine days of mourning and Masses for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul.
The late Pope’s body will then be taken into St. Peter’s Basilica and then to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for entombment.
Earlier, on Wednesday, the coffin containing the Pope’s body will be carried from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, so that the faithful may pay their respects.