Funeral for Pope Francis Set for April 26 at St. Peter’s Square
The Vatican has announced that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square. According to the Holy See Press Office, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the Mass, joined by clergy from around the world.The late pontiff’s body will later be entombed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Ahead of the funeral, the coffin will be moved from Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, in a solemn procession led by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church.
