Viewing the Final Farewell to Pope Francis: Details and Broadcast Information

On Saturday, Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, will be laid to rest in a solemn ceremony that combines Catholic traditions with his own modest requests. The event is set to begin at 10 a.m. in Vatican City (4 a.m. Eastern, 1 a.m. Pacific), and you'll be able to view it here via CBS News.

Numerous religious figures and international dignitaries, along with thousands of devoted followers, will gather in St. Peter's Square for the service.

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the head of the College of Cardinals, will officiate the funeral Mass.

Following the service, a procession will transport the coffin to Pope Francis' chosen final resting place, the historic Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome, approximately three miles from the Vatican. He had specified his wish to be interred there, a location where he often prayed before and after his travels.

In his instructions, Pope Francis requested a simple burial with a modest grave, marked only with the name 'Franciscus,' eschewing the usual papal markers, in tribute to St. Francis of Assisi.

How to watch Pope Francis' funeral on Television

To watch the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis, tune in to CBS starting at 4 a.m. Eastern. Norah O'Donnell and John Dickerson will host the broadcast from a location overlooking St. Peter's Basilica.

Live Streaming Pope Francis' Funeral

Complete live coverage of the service will be available via an online stream. You can download the necessary app to watch the broadcast on your devices.

Availability of Replays

After the service ends around 7 a.m. Eastern, a full replay of the funeral will be broadcast on the same streaming service.

Service Timing for Pope Francis' Funeral

The ceremony at the Vatican will commence at 10 a.m. local time, which corresponds to 4 a.m. Eastern time. For Pacific viewers, the event begins at 1 a.m.

Duration of Pope Francis' Funeral Service

The initial service at St. Peter's is expected to last approximately 90 minutes, and will be followed by a shorter service at the burial site.

For reference, the funeral of former Pope John Paul II in 2005 lasted more than two and a half hours.

Details of the Funeral Procession

The pope's modest wooden coffin was taken to St. Peter's Basilica from his residence at Casa Santa Marta on Wednesday. Visitors have since paid their respects ahead of the Saturday service.

After the Mass, the coffin will be transported to Santa Maria Maggiore for the final interment, with leading Vatican officials presiding over the closing rites.

Future Papal Conclave

The conclave to select the new pope will be held between 15 and 20 days following the pontiff’s demise, suggesting it will occur in early May.