Details for the Final Farewell Ceremony of Pope Francis on Our Website
It's All Goin' Down, Pope Francis Style!
Mark your calendars, folks! On Saturday, April 26th, at 10:00 AM local time (4:00 AM Eastern), we're gatherin' round to bid farewell to the one and only Pope Francis. The main event will unfold in the iconic St. Peter's Square in front of the basilica.
You won't want to miss a minute of this historic occasion. Our channels will be broadcastin' live special reports from Rome and St. Peter's Square, all day long!
But that's not all, amigos! The funeral proceedings will begin with the Pope's coffin procession from Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by three days of public viewings at the basilica. The big send-off will end with a massive procession towards St. Mary Major Basilica, where His Holiness will find his final resting place — a bit of a departure from the traditional papal burial locations.
Now, let's dive into the details. The coffin will be a humble, single wooden number, lined with zinc, reflecting Francis' focus on simplicity. And the ceremony itself will embody the same humility and lack of pomp that the Pope championed during his tenure.
Not sure where to tune in? No worries! You can catch the live coverage on La 1, Canal 24 Horas, and our website Play, starting at 9:00 AM. Alejandra Herranz, Marta Carazo, Fran Otero, and other experts will guide you through the day's events. You can also catch the action on Radio Nacional, Radio 5, and Radio Exterior, with special programming starting at 9:30 AM.
Can't get enough? Fear not! All the fun can also be found on our website Noticias' special report, our website Play, and the Corporation's social media platforms. Want more backstory and analysis? Tune in to our 'Pope Francis' Funeral' portal on our website.es and follow the updates on the Supreme Pontiff's farewell, the funeral, the burial, and the preparations for the conclave to elect his successor.
So, grab your popcorn and join us as we bear witness to this monumental day in history! International delegations, including Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, will be in attendance, and the atmosphere in the streets of Vatican City and Rome is promised to be electrifying. This is one event you won't want to miss! 😜✌️💖🌍🔥💥✝️🕍🕉🕌🙏
- "On April 26th, the world bids farewell to Pope Francis in a ceremony unlike any other, livestreamed from St. Peter's Square."
- "The burial of Pope Francis will depart from tradition, with a simple wooden coffin and a lack of pomp, reflecting his focus on simplicity."
- "Follow the live coverage of the event on La 1, Canal 24 Horas, Play, Radio Nacional, Radio 5, Radio Exterior, the Corporation's social media platforms, Noticias' special report, and the 'Pope Francis' Funeral' portal on the website."
- "Join the crowd as international delegations, including Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, gather in Vatican City for this historic event."
- "The Pope Francis funeral will not only be a social media sensation but will also be covered by entertainment, politics, and general news outlets, offering a wide range of perspectives and analysis."
