Pope Francis Funeral: IST Schedule and Live YouTube Broadcast Details

Vatican, 23 April 2025: The Vatican has released the official schedule for the funeral rites of Pope Francis, which will take place in Rome from April 23 to 26, 2025. Indian Catholics can follow the solemn events in real time via select YouTube channels. Below is the detailed IST schedule and live streaming information.

Public Viewing (Lying in State)

Location: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City

Dates: Wednesday, April 23 – Friday, April 25, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST

Funeral Mass

Location: St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM IST

Presider: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals

Burial

Location: Basilica of St. Mary Major, Rome

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Time: Immediately after the Funeral Mass

Live Streaming Channels on YouTube

Vatican News – English

https://www.youtube.com/@VaticanNewsEN

Shalom World

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqKFLZ_BarN-Vu4CZR-wtg

EWTN Catholic TV

https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN

Reuters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBKZOt8CU40

By Catholic Connect Reporter