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Los Angeles to Hold Memorial Mass for Pope Francis Ahead of Vatican Funeral

Archbishop José H. Gomez will lead a commemorative service on Friday, with livestreaming available for global participation.

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Archbishop José H. Gomez presided over the Mass held Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Archdiocese of Los Angeles)
Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis during a Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Monday, April 21, 2025. (File photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
07 March 2021, Iraq, Erbil: Pope Francis waves from his popemobile to the cheering attendees as he arrives at Erbil’s Franso Hariri Stadium to lead a mass as part of his visit to the autonomous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq. Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday for the first-ever papal visit to the Middle Eastern country, a place where the Christian community has dwindled amid years of war. Photo: STR/dpa (Photo by STR/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will hold a memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Friday, April 25, at 12:10 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
  • Archbishop José H. Gomez, joined by auxiliary bishops and clergy, will preside over the service dedicated to honoring the late pontiff's life and ministry.
  • The Mass will precede Pope Francis’ funeral, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Square in Rome, followed by his burial at the Basilica of Santa Maggiore.
  • To extend accessibility, the service will be livestreamed on the @LaCatholics and OLACathedral Facebook channels.
  • The Archdiocese has launched a dedicated online resource hub featuring statements, videos, and updates to guide the faithful during the mourning period.