Overview

• Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at age 88, will be laid to rest following a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square on April 26 at 10am local time.
• The burial at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major marks the first papal interment outside St Peter’s Basilica in over a century, reflecting his call for simplicity.
• Over 250,000 mourners have paid their respects during the three-day lying-in-state at St Peter’s Basilica, highlighting widespread public engagement.
• A total of 164 delegations, including 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns, will attend, with notable figures such as Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Volodymyr Zelensky present.
• The Vatican Media will livestream the event globally, with major broadcasters like ABC News, Sky News, and SBS providing coverage.