Overview

• Pope Francis, 88, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, from a stroke and heart failure, as confirmed by the Vatican.
• The funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter's Square, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals.
• Starting Wednesday, April 23, the pope's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days, allowing the public to pay their respects.
• In accordance with his wishes, Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, reflecting his commitment to simplicity and humility.
• The nine-day mourning period, known as the novemdiales, will follow the funeral, with a conclave to elect the next pope beginning on May 5.