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Pope Francis’s Funeral Set for April 26 as World Leaders Confirm Attendance

The Vatican begins nine days of mourning for the late pontiff, with a conclave to elect his successor expected in early May.

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Overview

  • Pope Francis died of a stroke on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, following a prolonged decline in health after a 38-day hospitalization for double pneumonia.
  • His funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter’s Square, with global leaders including Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Volodymyr Zelensky confirming their attendance.
  • The late pontiff’s body will be displayed in St. Peter’s Basilica starting April 23, honoring his request for a simple burial in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
  • Cardinal Kevin Farrell has assumed interim leadership of the Catholic Church, with a conclave to elect the next pope expected to convene between May 5 and May 10.
  • Pope Francis’s 12-year tenure was marked by advocacy for migrants, environmental stewardship, and social justice, leaving a legacy of reform and outreach to global Catholic communities.