Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 22, 2025. The Pope had been in and out of the hospital in recent months, and his health had clearly been in decline. He was admitted on February 14 for bronchitis and was later diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. His death, announced by the Vatican, sparked global mourning among the faithful and world leaders alike, reflecting his transformative papacy focused on social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship. Now, all eyes are on Pope Francis's funeral, but what do we know about it? Let's take a look in detail.
Pope Francis's funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. The ceremony will be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals.
Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST)
The big question is where to watch the Pope's funeral live. For those looking to watch it, the Vatican will broadcast it live on its official YouTube channel on April 26 at 10 a.m. local time. In India, it will be at 1:30 p.m. IST.
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