Following the funeral of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has entered the ancient tradition of Novemdiales, a period of nine consecutive days of mourning.
Each day will be marked by an Eucharistic celebration in suffrage for the late pontiff, reflecting the universality of the Church and the breadth of Francis’ pastoral ministry.
The schedule for these liturgies was confirmed by the cardinals gathered in Rome during their second General Congregation.
Each Mass will feature a distinct group of participants with a unique connection to the late pope.
Schedule of Novemdiales Masses
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Day 1: Saturday, April 26 – 10:00 AM
Funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. -
Day 2: Sunday, April 27 – 10:30 AM
Presided by Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Group: Employees and faithful of Vatican City
Venue: St. Peter’s Square -
Day 3: Monday, April 28 – 5:00 PM
Presided by Cardinal Baldassare Reina
Group: Diocese of Rome
Venue: St. Peter’s Basilica -
Day 4: Tuesday, April 29 – 5:00 PM
Presided by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti
Group: Chapters of the Papal Basilicas
Venue: St. Peter’s Basilica -
Day 5: Wednesday, April 30 – 5:00 PM
Presided by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri
Group: Papal Chapel (Cardinals only for concelebration)
Venue: St. Peter’s Basilica -
Day 6: Thursday, May 1 – 5:00 PM
Presided by Cardinal Kevin Farrell
Group: Roman Curia
Venue: St. Peter’s Basilica -
Day 7: Friday, May 2 – 5:00 PM
Presided by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti
Group: Eastern Churches
Venue: St. Peter’s Basilica -
Day 8: Saturday, May 3 – 5:00 PM
Presided by Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime
Group: Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
Venue: St. Peter’s Basilica -
Day 9: Sunday, May 4 – 5:00 PM
Presided by Cardinal Dominique Mamberti
Group: Papal Chapel (Cardinals only for concelebration)
Venue: St. Peter’s Basilica
These Eucharistic celebrations, while steeped in solemnity, are a powerful tribute to the life and ministry of Francis. They bring together clergy, religious, and laity from diverse communities in prayerful remembrance of a beloved spiritual leader.
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