Governor General to attend funeral service for His Holiness Pope Francis

April 24, 2025

OTTAWA—At the request of the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis. The funeral will take place at St. Peter’s Square, in Vatican City, on April 26, 2025.

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. (Central European Summer Time)
Location: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Italy

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“As I reflect on the legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis I think about his selfless service and dedication to others. I had the pleasure of meeting His Holiness during his visit to Canada in 2022, and I witnessed him taking to heart the stories of Survivors and the hard truths of our history. May he inspire us to continue to listen with compassion, understanding and respect.”

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada

Quick facts:

  • His Holiness Pope Francis served as the head of the Catholic Church from March 13, 2013, until his death on April 21, 2025.
  • The Governor General accompanied Pope Francis during his visit to Canada in 2022, when he delivered a historic apology for the Catholic Church’s role in the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous Peoples.

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