Watch live: The funeral of Pope Francis

April 25, 2025

The funeral service for Pope Francis is held in St. Peter’s Square, in front of the 16th century basilica in Vatican City.

Exterior of St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome

A view of the St. Mary Major Basilica, where Pope Francis will be buried, in Rome, Friday April 25, 2025.

The funeral service for Pope Francis is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 4 a.m. Eastern Time (10 a.m. Local Time). It’s being held in St. Peter’s Square in front of the 16th century basilica in Vatican City.

Watch NPR’s livestream of the service below.

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