Technologies

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.

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Technologies

Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out

The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.

The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.

The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.

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Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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