(Rome time.)

Tuesday, April 22

• The Vatican officially announces funeral and burial plans through the Holy See Press Office.

Wednesday, April 23

• 9:00 AM – Rite of Translation:
  The coffin containing Pope Francis’ body will be moved from the Chapel of Casa Santa Marta in a solemn procession.
  • Led by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo.
  • The procession will pass through Santa Marta Square, Square of the Roman Protomartyrs, exit through the Arch of the Bells, and enter St. Peter’s Basilica through the central doors.
• Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated at the Altar of the Confession inside the Basilica.
• 11:00 AM – Midnight – Public Viewing Opens:
  The faithful may begin to pay their respects to Pope Francis as his body lies in state in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Thursday, April 24

• 7:00 AM – Midnight – Public Viewing Continues
  The Basilica remains open for those who wish to visit and pray before the Pope's body.

Friday, April 25

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Final Day of Public Viewing

Saturday, April 26

• 10:00 AM – Funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Square:
  • Presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals.
  • Concelebrated by clergy from around the world.
• Ultima commendatio and Valedictio rites will conclude the Mass, initiating the Novendiales, nine days of mourning and prayer.
• After the funeral, Pope Francis' body will be taken into St. Peter’s Basilica, then transferred to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for entombment.

The novena, prepared by the USCCB (HERE), is intended to support prayers for the Pope during this period. The daily novena, which spans the novendiales from April 26 to May 4, 2025, includes a short reading from Scripture or another ecclesiastical text, along with brief prayers. These prayers are drawn from the Roman Missal and the Order of Christian Funerals.