You can watch Pope Francis’ funeral live or as a replay on major TV networks, live‑TV streaming services, and the Vatican’s own YouTube channel.

Key ways to watch

1. Free official Vatican stream (global)

  • Vatican News YouTube channel will livestream the funeral and related ceremonies, free and worldwide, in multiple languages (including English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German).
  • This is the most direct, ad‑light way to follow the full liturgy and procession online.

2. Major TV networks (U.S. and many international carriers)

Several big broadcasters are carrying the funeral live from St. Peter’s Square:

  • ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS News, and CNN are broadcasting live coverage of the Mass and ceremonies.
  • CBS, for example, is airing live coverage from 4 a.m. Eastern with anchors overlooking St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • Many national broadcasters outside the U.S. typically rebroadcast the Vatican feed or run their own anchored coverage; local listings often label it “Pope Francis Funeral” or similar.

If you have cable or satellite, you can also log into those channels’ apps or sites (e.g., CBS News app, CNN, NBC) using your TV provider details to stream the coverage.

3. Live‑TV streaming (no cable required)

If you’ve cut the cord, several subscription services carry the same networks:

  • DirecTV Stream – Includes ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and other news channels; offers a multi‑day free trial that can be used to watch the funeral live online.
  • Fubo – Streams ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS News and CNN; includes a free trial with cloud DVR, so you can record and watch later if the time zone is tough.
  • Hulu + Live TV – Carries ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and PBS News, bundled with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+.
  • Peacock Premium Plus – Includes access to your local NBC station and its live coverage of the funeral.
  • Sling TV (Blue/Orange) – Offers access to several news and broadcast channels covering the funeral, depending on your market.

Many of these services have short free‑trial windows, so you can sign up shortly before the broadcast and cancel afterward if you only need them for this event.

4. Watching by time zone

  • The funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Square is scheduled for 10 a.m. local time in Rome, which is very early morning in North America.
  • Because of the time difference, many viewers will opt for replays later the same day; numerous networks and platforms plan to rebroadcast the service and keep on‑demand versions available.

5. Quick checklist before it starts

  • Decide if you want:
    • A quiet liturgical feed (Vatican News YouTube),
    • Or anchored news coverage with commentary (ABC/CBS/NBC/CNN/PBS, etc.).
  • If you rely on streaming:
    • Confirm your free trial or subscription for DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock, or Sling in advance so you’re logged in before the liturgy begins.
  • For replays:
    • Check the CBS News app, network sites, or the Vatican’s YouTube channel later Saturday for full‑service replays.

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