Memorial Mass for Pope Francis to Be Held at Myeongdong Cathedral at 10 a.m. on April 24

Cardinal Yeom Sujung and Archbishop Jeong Suntaek to Lead the Memorial Mass

A memorial Mass for Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, will be held on April 24 at Myeongdong Cathedral, the seat of the Archdiocese of Seoul.

Catholic believers are lining up to pay their respects at the mourning altar set up on the 23rd at Myeongdong Cathedral in Jung-gu, Seoul, following the death of Pope Francis. April 22, 2025. Photo by Kang Jinhyung

The Archdiocese of Seoul announced, "At 10:00 a.m. on April 24, a 'Memorial Mass for Pope Francis' will be celebrated at Myeongdong Cathedral, jointly presided over by the bishops and priests of the Archdiocese."

The memorial Mass for Pope Francis will be led by Cardinal Yeom Soo-jung, Archbishop Jeong Sun-taek, and other bishops of the Archdiocese of Seoul, together with the priests of the archdiocese.

cpbc Catholic Peace Broadcasting will broadcast the memorial Mass live on TV and YouTube.

The 'Funeral Mass for Pope Francis' will be held at the Vatican at 5:00 p.m. on April 26 (10:00 a.m. local time), and will also be broadcast live on cpbc Catholic Peace Broadcasting TV and YouTube.

The incense altar set up at Myeongdong Cathedral will remain open until the funeral Mass on April 26.