when is the pope's funeral

The funeral of Pope Francis is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. It will take place in St. Peter's Square, in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Prior to the funeral, his body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica from Wednesday, April 23, to Friday, April 25, allowing the faithful to pay their respects. The funeral Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals. After the Mass, Pope Francis' body will be taken to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for entombment, which follows immediately after the funeral.