Eurovision News Events

Pope Benedict dies
Vatican City and Rome, Italy
31 December 2022 - 5 January 2023

Eurovision News Events is providing live positions on an elevated platform with a view of St Peter's Square, and the pilgrims lining up to enter the Basilica, for the duration of the funeral. We also offer a limited number of bookable workspaces nearby.

FUNERAL COVERAGE -- 5th January

On 5 January, Pope Francis will become the first pope in modern history to preside as Pope at the funeral of his predecessor. The Requiem Mass is set to take place on Thursday morning in St Peter’s Square, from 9:30 am local time.
Benedict XVI will be laid to rest, as he requested, in the Grottoes beneath the Basilica, in the tomb where St John Paul II was buried before his beatification.
The funeral and accompanying rites will be noticeable by their simplicity following the wishes of the late Pope Emeritus.

Coverage schedule:
NB: Eurovision countdown just before the start of the ceremony at 07.40GMT
Expected to show:
1. Arrival at the churchyard of the coffin
2. Rosary
3. Funeral ceremony 08.30 GMT/03:30 EST
4. Ultima Commendatio and Valedictio
5. The coffin returns to the Basilica

Audio configuration:
1. Natural Sound
2. English Guide
3. Spanish Guide
4. French Guide

Timing:
07:30 – 10:15 GMT (line-up included – Ceremony time: 08.30-10.15 GMT)

Usage restrictions:
These worldwide telecasts are offered free of charge by the Vatican Dicastery for Communication only for live or pre-recorded broadcasts, or for use in news reports. The copying or distribution, whether free or for sale, of all part of the telecasts is not permitted. Email worldtelecast@spc.va with any questions.

Facilities: Global distribution via satellite, and via The Switch in the US, commentary and live stand-up positions, workspaces
Radio facilities: Global distribution on EBU's RNOIP, commentary positions at the Vatican Media Center

For more information, please contact:
Eurovision Italy
T +39 06 6888 6000
romeprod@eurovision.net

Eurovision News Events
T +41 22 717 28 40
newsevents@eurovision.net

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS I AP 360

Pope Benedict XVI
Rome, Italy | Dec. 29, 2022 onwards
Facilities Available:

The Associated Press offers below facilities with backdrop of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.

- Fully manned & equipped live stand-up positions
- Dry Hire positions (real-estate and dedicated IP line)

CUSTOM LIVE SHOTS
AP Vatican correspondent Nicole Winfield is available for custom live shots from AP Rome position in English.

AP Southern Europe News Director Aritz Parra is available for custom live shots from AP Rome position in English and Spanish.
ACCREDITATION
Media accreditation is required for AP's live positions at this event. Contact AP Bookings for more information.


AP VATICAN TERRACE

– Live stand-up positions with a live backdrop of St Peter's Basilica
– On-air reporters for custom live shots
– Dry hire positions

AP ROME STUDIO

– Multi-camera studio with backdrop of the Vatican or Colosseum
– Multi-format playout

Contact: AP London
+44 207 482 7580
bookings@ap.org View Live Positions