The funeral for Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88 on Monday, April 21, will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time in Vatican City (6 a.m. ET).

🕊️ How to Watch the Funeral Live

You can stream the funeral of Pope Francis on:

• NBC

• Peacock

• Disney+

• Hulu

• Vatican News YouTube Channel

• ABC, CNN, The New York Times

• Local affiliates such as NBC5 Chicago and WICS Springfield

These platforms will offer live coverage from St. Peter’s Square as the world mourns the 266th pope.

🕯️ What to Expect

• The service begins 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. GMT / 6 a.m. EST) in St. Peter’s Square

• Afterward, Pope Francis’ body will be taken to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, where he requested to be buried—a break from tradition, as most popes are laid to rest in St. Peter’s Basilica

🏛️ Pope Francis’ Legacy

• Served as pope for 12 years (2013–2025)

• Known for championing immigration, environmentalism, and economic justice

• Died from a stroke and irreversible heart failure, following months of poor health including bilateral pneumonia