How to Watch Live in Mexico and the U.S.

The world is coming together for a historic moment: the funeral of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope. After leading with humility and compassion, his final farewell will be simple and deeply moving.

A view of the Pope Francis coffin as Cardinal Kevin Farrell presides in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin of the late Pope Francis, ahead of the papal funeral on Saturday morning, on April 25, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

The ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Rome. That is 4 a.m. ET and 1 a.m. PT. It will be held in St. Peter’s Square, with millions across Latin America, Mexico, and the United States expected to watch.

World leaders, religious figures, and thousands of faithful are traveling to Rome to pay their respects.

If you plan to watch it live or catch a replay later, here is how you can tune in.

In the photo, a priest prays in front of St. Peter's Basilica, where the funeral of Pope Francis will be held. Pope Francis dies on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. — In the photo, a priest prays in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, where the funeral of Pope Francis will be held. Pope Francis dies on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.

Visitors and mourners pay their respects to the body of Pope Francis one last time inside St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, on April 25, 2025. — Visitors and mourners pay their respects to the body of Pope Francis one last time inside St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, on April 25, 2025.

Watching in Latin America and Mexico

In Mexico, where more than 80% of the population identifies as Catholic, several networks will offer live coverage of Pope Francis’ funeral.

Mexico:

Live coverage begins at 2 a.m. CDT (Mexico City time)

Where to watch Pope Francis’ funeral:

N+ on Megacable (Canal 1151)
VIX streaming platform
N+ YouTube Channel (free access)

Broadcast hosts:

Coverage will be led by Enrique Acevedo, Danielle Dithurbide, Paola Rojas, and Leonardo Curzio, with live reports and commentary from Vatican City.

Replay:

For those unable to watch live, a replay will air at 12 p.m. CDT on Canal de las Estrellas.

Other Latin American Countries

Brazil: Globo News and CNN Globo News and CNN Brazil will start coverage at 4:30 a.m. BRT.
Argentina: Local channels will begin broadcasting at 4:30 a.m. ART.
Colombia: Antena 3 Internacional will provide special coverage starting at 2:30 a.m. COT.
Venezuela: Coverage will begin at 3:30 a.m. VET.

For viewers seeking a multilingual broadcast, Vatican Media’s YouTube channel will stream the funeral with commentary available in several languages, including Spanish and Portuguese.

Mourners pay their respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica on April 25, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. — Mourners pay their respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica on April 25, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

How to Watch in the United States

Live on Major Networks:

ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN (4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT)

Streaming Services:

Disney+
Hulu
Peacock
Paramount+

Early Coverage: ABC News Live at 3:30 a.m. ET

Free Online: Vatican News YouTube Channel

West Coast Replays:

CBS News 24/7 (7 a.m. PT)
Fox News (9 a.m. PT)

This photograph shows a general view of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the late Pope's final resting place, a day prior to the Pope's funeral, in Rome on April 25, 2025. — This photograph shows a general view of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the late Pope’s final resting place, a day prior to the Pope’s funeral, in Rome on April 25, 2025.

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