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How To Stream Pope Francis’ Funeral — and the Movie About Picking the Next Pope

The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

There are over one billion Catholics, and they are mourning the loss of their church’s leader this week. The death of Pope Francis on Monday ends a particularly progressive papal reign. The Vatican will be livestreaming the papal funeral on its YouTube channel this Saturday.

Pope Francis’ funeral will be held at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on April 26 at 10 a.m. local time, after which he will be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. Most popes are buried in St. Peter’s Basilica or its grottoes, but according to the AP, Francis chose the St. Mary Major Basilica to reflect his veneration of an icon of the Virgin Mary that is located there, the Salus Populi Romani (Salvation of the people of Rome).

His funeral will be simpler than those of other popes, as Francis himself simplified the funeral rites last year, permitting his burial outside the Vatican, and emphasizing his role as a bishop rather than as pope. The pope is also the Bishop of Rome.

Previous popes were buried in three coffins—one of cypress, one of lead, and one of oak. Francis requested to be buried in a single wooden, zinc-lined coffin, and to not be placed in an elevated bier as other popes were.

Here’s when the pope’s funeral will air in your time zone:

ET: April 26 at 4 a.m.
CT: April 26 at 3 a.m.
MT: April 26 at 2 a.m.
PT: April 26 at 1 a.m.

Francis’ body currently lies in rest at a guesthouse in Vatican City. On Wednesday, his coffin will be transported in a procession to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state for mourners to visit until his funeral.

The papacy of Pope Francis was notable for reforming the Roman Catholic Church, as Francis appointed more than half of the current College of Cardinals, and attempted to foster positive attitudes towards members of the LGBT community and migrants worldwide.

Conclave: The real event, and the movie

After Pope Francis’ funeral, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will vote on his successor.

There are many matters for the cardinals to settle before the conclave begins — but once it does, it can take days or even weeks to conclude. Two-thirds of the cardinals’ votes are required to elect the next pope. The conclave occurs behind closed doors and the vote tally is never made public.

Read more: Where to Watch Conclave, the Vatican Thriller About Electing a New Pope

The ballots are burned after each round, and a chemical is added to the flames to produce black smoke if there’s no majority, and white smoke when a pope has been chosen. Crowds gather in St. Peter’s Square to watch for the results.

If you’re fascinated by the process, a dramatized version of the events makes up the plot of the 2024 film Conclave.

In the movie, Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, spearheading the election of the next pope while investigating rumors about the potential candidates. It’s based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris, and is completely fictional. In March, the film won the Academy Award for best adapted screenplay.

You can stream Conclave on Amazon Prime Video, or rent the film for $6 on Apple TV, Fandango at Home, YouTube or Google Play Movies.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im