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.



