The Pope’s funeral will be celebrated on Saturday 26 April at 9am (UK time) and will be broadcast live on most major TV channels and on the Vatican’s YouTube channel. Following Mass in St Peter’s Square, the Pope’s body will be transferred to the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major for burial.
Bishop Richard is offering nine Masses for the repose of the Pope’s soul, including Mass at Arundel Cathedral on Sunday 27 April at 11am. The Dean of Arundel Cathedral, Fr Stephen Dingley, is also celebrating Masses for the Pope at Arundel Cathedral or Our Lady of England Catholic Church, Storrington.