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Cardinals process past the body of Pope Francis as he lies in state in an open casket in front of the Altar of the Confession in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 23, 2025. The pope will lie in state for three days of public viewing and prayer ahead of his funeral Mass April 26. (CNS photo/Paolo Galosi, pool)

How to Watch the Funeral of Pope Francis

April 24, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican

Pope Francis’ funeral is scheduled for April 26 at 10 a.m. Rome time (4 a.m. EDT in Baltimore) in St. Peter’s Square, with burial to follow at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major. Some networks and streaming services will begin coverage at 3 a.m. and 3:30 a.m.

Here are the ways Baltimore-area residents can view the funeral live:

Livestreaming

Vatican Media Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6MqpK91bEA

OSV News: OSVNews.com

EWTN YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BqBIMuWGOk

Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/

LiveNow from Fox: https://www.livenowfox.com/

Cable Television (Check cable provider for digital channel)

CNN: Baltimore (DIRECTV 370, DISH 261, Xfinity 817, Verizon 600)

NBC: Baltimore (WBAL TV, Ch. 11)

CBS: Baltimore (WJZ-TV, Ch. 13)

ABC: Baltimore (WMAR-TV, Ch. 2)

EWTN: Baltimore (Verizon 285, DISH 261, DIRECTV 370, Xfinity 243)

NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/app/

Broadcast Television (over-the-air digital antenna)

NBC: Baltimore (WBAL TV, Ch. 11)

CBS: Baltimore (WJZ-TV, Ch. 13)

ABC: Baltimore (WMAR-TV, Ch. 2)

Check network and station websites for complete details and listings.

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