when is the funeral for the pope

The funeral for Pope Francis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. Prior to the funeral, his body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica from Wednesday, April 23, until the funeral day on April 26, 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. Following the Mass, Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, his chosen burial site. The period of mourning and memorial Masses will begin after the funeral.