The Vatican has announced that the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2025.
The ceremony will take place in St. Peter’s Square, where thousands are expected to gather to pay their last respects to the first Latin American pope and one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the 21st century.
Final Journey of a People’s Pope
Known for his humility, reformist zeal, and outspoken advocacy for the poor and marginalized, Pope Francis’