Funeral Details – His Holiness, Pope Francis
24 April, 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I write to forward on the funeral details for Pope Francis.
The funeral will begin at 6pm this Saturday, 26th April, and will be broadcast on free-to-air television and across online platforms. It is expected the service will go for approximately 2½ hours. Please see further details on how to connect below.
Many of our parish Vigil Masses will be celebrated around that time and it would be an excellent opportunity to be in solidarity as we pray for the Holy Father as he returns to the House of the Father.
I will be celebrating the 9.30am Sunday Mass at St Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday morning with a special remembrance of Pope Francis.
With best wishes and let us together pray for Pope Francis and give thanks for his leadership.
Yours sincerely
Most Rev Michael McCarthy
Bishop of Rockhampton
Options for watching the Funeral of Pope Francis:
- Seven Network – Live coverage from 5pm AEST to 9pm AEST
- ABC NEWS channel, ABC iview, ABC Radio National, ABC NewsRadio, ABC Listen and ABC News website and app from 5:30pm AEST on Saturday 26 April.
- Vatican News YouTube – Streaming the service and related events live: Vatican News – YouTube
Click here to read the Bishop’s letter to the Diocese on the death of Pope Francis.
