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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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This Affordable HyperX Wired Gaming Mouse Is Now 50% Off at Woot

The Pulsefire Surge boasts 16,000 DPI sensitivity and six programmable buttons, and it’s on sale for just $30.

If you’re a PC gamer, a standard mouse just won’t cut it. HyperX makes some of the best gaming gear on the market, and its Pulsefire Surge is one of our top picks for the best affordable gaming mouse. It’s already relatively affordable at just $60, and right now you can add it to your setup for even less. Woot is offering a generous 50% discount, which means you can grab one for just $30. This deal is available through May 9, but could sell out before then, so you’ll want to get your order in soon.

This wired optical gaming mouse is great value at just $30. It has a Pixart 3389 sensor, as well as Omron switches that are rated for up to 50 million clicks. It boasts a native DPI of up to 16,000, and you can even adjust the sensitivity to suit your games or play style. There are also six programmable buttons and a customizable RGB ring light. Plus, you can create up to three custom profiles to easily switch between games or players. The mouse has USB-A connectivity and has a durable 1.8-meter braided cable.

Why this deal matters

The HyperX Pulsefire Surge is a top pick for one of the best budget gaming mice, so it’s already a decent value, even at full price. Now that you can pick it up for half off, it’s a serious bargain. It’s a wired mouse with a sensitivity of up to 16,000 DPI, six programmable buttons and customizable RGB lighting.

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Motorola Razr 60 Promo Pictures Leak Ahead of Announcement

We got our first purported look at Motorola’s new foldable phone just two days before its announcement, but there was no leak for the Razr 60 Ultra.

Motorola is expected to reveal its next-generation foldable phones on Thursday, April 24 — but promotional images for the base model have seemingly leaked right before the official announcement. New images of the Motorola Razr 60 were posted on X (formerly Twitter) by prolific leaker, evleaks, on Monday night.

The leaked photos — which you can see on X — are high-quality marketing imagery, suggesting that these will be representative of the Razr 60’s final design.

While many details about the Razr 60 have not yet been revealed, we know the phone has a 7-inch internal display, a 4-inch cover display and a respectable 16GB of RAM. No promo images were leaked for the Razr 60 Ultra, but the display on the premium model will be larger to justify a more expensive price.

A representative for Motorola did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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These Colorful Soundcore P30i ANC Wireless Earbuds Cost Just $30 Right Now

This deal proves you can get top-tier wireless earbud features at an entry-level price point.

When it comes time to shop for new wireless earbuds, the options can be mind-boggling. New models are arriving daily, and the prices can often be prohibitive, to say the least. But that’s starting to change. These days, you can get some great features at a price that’s hard to believe. Right now, that price is even less than usual — the Soundcore P30i wireless earbuds are now just $30 rather than the usual $50.

This is quite the wireless earbuds deal, but it’s unlikely to remain available long. Amazon says it’s a «limited-time deal,» meaning it could end at any time and without warning, so you do need to consider ordering your new ANC earbuds before it’s too late.

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Soundcore’s P30i wireless earbuds are available in no fewer than five different colors, so you can choose the one that best fits your style. We’re big fans of the lovely blue finish, but it’s your money and your choice.

Color aside, you’ll always get the same 45-hour playtime per charge and up to 42 decibels of advanced active noise cancellation. The technology blocks unwanted noise so you can better hear your content — perfect for busy offices and noisy commutes.

Your new earbuds are IP54-rated, so they can be used at the gym and in the rain without issue, and the two-in-one charging case can even be used as a handy phone stand as well.

Why this deal matters

We’re big fans of wireless earbuds because they can make it easier to listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks when you might otherwise not be able to. They’re great for hands-free calls as well, and at this price, we think now is the time you should consider ditching those old wired earbuds that came with your phone 10 years ago.