Pope Francis died unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 88. His funeral is to take place in St. Peter’s Square. The ceremony is expected to begin at 10 a.m. local time in Vatican City. That means it will begin at 4 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). This major moment in history will surely attract the world’s attention, and you can watch and listen along on a variety of platforms in real-time.
Vatican News will livestream the funeral on its official YouTube channel, beginning at 4 a.m. This provides a very useful alternative for those who want to view online. In Canada, CityNews 24/7 will air the funeral on all their platforms. You’ll be able to watch all the coverage on Rogers Xfinity, Rogers Amazon Prime Video, and Rogers Online, from 4 a.m. ET.
ABC News will provide special coverage led by “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir, ensuring audiences receive comprehensive insights into the proceedings. Same Day Live NBC has decided to broadcast the funeral live on its main broadcast network, taking over the channel normally used for its regularly scheduled fare. We’ll be following them all the way through that 4 a.m. ET start time.
CBC TV, CBC News Network and CBC GEM will carry the funeral live across Canada. Our coverage starts at 3 a.m. ET. This early start speaks to how special the opportunity is for so many Canadians. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon — the first Indigenous person to serve that role — will be the country’s representative at the funeral.
As his legacy moves beyond his papacy, we must remember him for his work of social justice and interfaith dialogue. CBC noted that he operated “while consistently challenging convention and defying expectations,” making him a transformative figure in modern history.
As viewers around the world tune in to pay their respects, preparations are underway to ensure that all aspects of the ceremony are well-covered and accessible to the public.
