ORF Live Specials: This is how Austria commemorates Pope Francis!

ORF Live Specials: This is how Austria commemorates Pope Francis!

Wien, Österreich - On April 21, 2025, ORF Pope Francis proved the last honor with extensive program changes in the channels ORF 2, ORF III and Ö1. These adjustments reflect the deep dismay of the death of the Pontifex, which has been known in recent years for his social -ethical impulses and his commitment to weak and disadvantaged. ORF 2 starts the day at 3:10 p.m. with a "ZIB special" that conveys current information. Then at 4:50 p.m. Erika Rosenberg reports in "What I think: how I met Pope Francis" of her special relationship with him and at 5:00 p.m. another "ZIB special" follows.

In addition, the program "Current after five" is broadcast at 6:00 p.m., followed by an extended edition of the "Zeit im Bild" at 7:30 p.m. At 7:50 p.m., the "after work" edition "Pope Francis-a man of hope" where Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has. The main evening in ORF 2 is shaped by a 45-minute "ZIB Special" about "Pope Francis-End of an era", which begins at 8:04 p.m. and followed by an obituary with the title "Francis-the Pope from the other end of the world" at 9:00 p.m. At 10:15 p.m. the documentary “Pope Francis - a man of his word” by Wim Wenders rounds off the program.

special accents in ORF III and Ö1

also ORF III has prepared a special program. At 3:35 p.m., the broadcaster shows an "ORF III currently special" and a documentary entitled "Mensch Franziskus! The unpredictable Pope" at 3:50 p.m. At 5:45 p.m. the memorial service will be broadcast live from the St. St. Stephen Cathedral. For this purpose, the Archdiocese of Vienna will also stream the memorial service with Cardinal Schönborn on YouTube.

Ö1 contributes to commemoration by speaks in an interview about his book "The unfinished - Francis heritage and the struggle for his successor" at 7:05 p.m. On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, "ZiB" editions will also follow in ORF 2 at the times 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

media reactions and documentation

Reporting on the death of Pope Francis also includes other programs in the media. For example, the ARD has announced a special edition for the evening at 8:15 p.m. entitled "Spots: Grief for Pope Francis", while the "crime scene" is postponed by 20 minutes. Documentation are available in the media libraries of ZDF and ARD that deal with the life and work of the Pontifex.

Pope Francis, who was particularly formative for his commitment to injustice and his dialogue with various religions, appreciated the work of the media people. In his most recent statements, according to [Vaticannews] (https://www.vaticannews.va/de/papst/2024-01/apst-franziskus-auanjournalisten-wahrheit- eighte, the need for truth and the responsibility of the journalists. He was known for the fact that he knew 150 accredited media professionals on numerous occasions and praised their commitment, even under challenging conditions.

The death of Pope Francis leaves a gap in the global community and will be extensively discussed in the coming days in both traditional and digital media. In a special video collection on ORF ON, all programs related to the funeral service and the broadcasts are collected.