Pope Francis

For all who are suffering from the ravages of fires, war or violence, may the Lord grant them safety and peace, Lord, send your peace.

Dear Parishioners,

As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, all the faithful are invited to join in prayer and remembrance through live coverage of the funeral and other key events at the Vatican.

In partnership with EWTN, CatholicPhilly will offer a free livestream featuring coverage of the historic events unfolding in Rome, including the Funeral Mass, the Interregnum, and the Conclave.

Pope Francis' funeral will take place this Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) in St. Peter's Square, Rome. EWTN’s coverage will feature live Masses, devotions, and special programming in both English and Spanish, allowing the faithful to unite in solidarity and prayer from their homes.

Visit CatholicPhilly for live coverage of the funeral liturgy in English

See CatholicPhilly for more on Pope Francis’ life and legacy:

Read Archbishop Nelson Pérez’s statement on the passing of Pope Francis.

View our photo gallery honoring the pope’s visit to Philadelphia.

Read our obituary detailing the pope’s journey and global influence.

Discover how the faithful in Philadelphia can pray for the happy repose of Pope Francis’ soul.

God Love Ya!
Fr. Reilly