Saturday, April 26

This Saturday, April 26, the funeral of Pope Francis will take place in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican, in the presence of heads of state and government leaders. France 24’s four channels — in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish — are mobilised to deliver exceptional, in-depth coverage, featuring special editions, dedicated reports, eyewitness accounts, and expert analysis.

France 24’s special correspondents at the Vatican will report live throughout the day’s news bulletins, capturing the key moments of the ceremony and gathering testimonies from those who have come to pay their final respects to the Pope.

The channel’s network of correspondents — in Buenos Aires, the city of Pope Francis’s birth, as well as Jerusalem, Cairo, Kinshasa, Mexico City, Beijing, Washington, Accra, and Nairobi — will provide a global perspective on reactions to this historic event.

From France 24 studios in Paris and Bogotá, presenters, analysts, and special guests will offer insights into the political, diplomatic, and theological dimensions of this extraordinary day.

Extensive digital coverage will complement the broadcast programming, including a live blog for real-time updates, dedicated articles, and a special webpage gathering all related France 24 content.

The social media team will also livestream the event, enhanced with graphics and video highlights for online audiences.

This comprehensive, multilingual coverage — launched with the announcement of Pope Francis’s passing on Monday, April 21 — will continue across all France 24 platforms through the conclave and the election of the next pontiff.