Pope Francis will be buried on Saturday, April 26, RIA Novosti reported, citing the Vatican's press service.
"On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the funesty of Francis will be held in front of St. Peter's temple, as provided at Ordo ExsequiaRum Romani Pontificis," said Monsignor Diego Ravelley.
The Latin title hides the "Procedure for the Burial of the Roman Grandpa", a special document that describes the pope's funeral. The funeral will chair the Catholic Church of the Rome Catholic Church, Cardinal, who led the Vatican's works until the election of a new grandfather. The position is currently occupied by the American Cardinal Kevin Farel in Irish origin.
Pope Francis will be buried in Santa Maria Majiore Temple of Rome. According to the will, the tomb should be clear without decoration, one inscription, Francis.
Pope Francis died on April 21 the next day of Easter. He was 88 years old. Pontife had recently health problems. According to Vatican News, the stroke caused coma and the heart stop.
