How to watch Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Pope Benedict XVI smiles as he bids the crowd farewell after celebrating Mass at Nationals Park in Washington April 17, 2008. Pope Benedict died Dec. 31, 2022, at the age of 95 in his residence at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

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A Mass of Christian burial for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Dec. 31, will be offered by Pope Francis Jan. 5 in St. Peter’s Square. Here are three ways to commemorate his death.

Watch the livestream

The Mass will be streamed live Jan. 5 at 3:30 a.m. (EST) on the Vatican Media Live YouTube channel and the Vatican News Facebook page. 

EWTN will broadcast the Mass Jan 4, 3 a.m. (EST); Jan. 5, 3 p.m. (EST); and Jan. 5, 9 p.m. (EST). Go to ewtn.com.

Attend Mass

A Mass will be offered by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Jan. 5, 12:05 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Ln., Arlington.

Sign the Book of Condolences

All are invited to sign a Book of Condolences Jan. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Apostolic Nunciature, 3339 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., or send messages to [email protected] or by mail.

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