Live Funeral Mass of Pope Francis

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Live Funeral Mass of Pope Francis

Join us in prayer for the Funeral Mass of Pope Francis from St. Peter's Basilica.

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26.04.25

Join us in prayer for the Funeral Mass of Pope Francis from St. Peter’s Basilica.

The liturgical celebration will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals.

At the conclusion of the Mass, the coffin of the Holy Father will be taken in procession to the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where the burial will take place.

Let us pray together for the eternal rest of our beloved Pope Francis.

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