While it’s not unusual for Pope Francis to celebrate a Mass commemorating all the deceased cardinals and bishops of the year, there’s a significant change this time. For the first time, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who passed away on December 31 last year, will be the first name on the list, along with other cardinals who passed away during the year.
The Mass is scheduled to be held on November 3 at 11 am at the altar of the Chair of St. Peter, as announced by the Office of Liturgical Celebrations.
Additionally, the announcement specifies that “Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops who wish to concelebrate with the Holy Father should be in the sacristy of the Basilica by 10:30 am, wearing their liturgical vestments and bringing the white damask miter for Patriarchs and Cardinals, and the white miter for Archbishops and Bishops.”
Translated and adapted by Jacob Stein.
