The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter’s Square. It will be presided over by Cardinal Re and will conclude with the transfer of the coffin to Saint Mary Major, where the burial will take place.

Radio Broadgreen will relay Radio Vaticana (English service) via the Radio Broadgreen Special Events channel from Friday evening through to Saturday evening. You can tune in via our Listen Live page Just click the play button on the Radio Broadgreen Special Events player.

We recommend anyone wishing to listen to make use of the free NHS WiFi available on the hospital site.