“Por esta razón, un grupo de personas pobres y necesitadas estará presente el sábado 26 de abril en la escalinata de la Basílica Papal de Santa María la Mayor para dar el último adiós al Papa Francisco antes del entierro de su féretro”, dijo el comunicado.

"For this reason, a group of the poor and needy will be present on the steps leading to the papal Basilica of St. Mary Major to pay their last respects to Pope Francis before the burial of his coffin," a statement said.

To honor Pope Francis’ memory, Catholic schools across the archdiocese will observe a Week of Prayer and Reflection beginning Monday, April 28, 2025.

Prior to the death of Pope Francis, the Archdiocese of New York had already planned to be in Rome for a pilgrimage for the Holy Year, the 2025 Jubilee.

Those who met the Pope during his 2015 visit will never forget the experience.