
Last will and testament also on Vatican website...
By Richard Shim
Published: 8 April 2005 10:05 GMT
Today's funeral for Pope John Paul II will be available across a broad range of media, including online venues.
The ceremonies in St. Peter's Basilica, which are expected to draw some 2 billion viewers, will be broadcast over television networks, the web and satellite radio stations.
The 84-year-old pontiff died Saturday. His health had declined over the past two months and he was given last rites after suffering a heart attack on 31 March. While the pope will largely be remembered for his influence on social issues ranging from euthanasia to AIDS, he also earned a place in history as the first pontiff to embrace computer technology.
Current ceremonies showing visitors paying their last respects to the pope are being streamed from the Vatican's website.
The Vatican site adds that television coverage of the ceremonies will be distributed worldwide.
XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio said this week they will be carrying live reports and special coverage of the funeral.
The Mass is scheduled to begin today at 9 am GMT and to be given in Italian.
The pope's last will and testament has also been posted on the Vatican's website.
Richard Shim writes for CNET News.com.
Web Manager, Music / Radio / Television - London If you like Music and are looking for a Fun, Funky, Friendly environment then this is the place for ...
Abrecco wish to recruit, on behalf of our client, a VSAT Field Technician to join a global, market-leading organisation that delivers satellite ...
We focus on representing high - calibre candidates with specialist skills, offering complete coverage of both contract and permanent markets across ...
Agenda Setters 2009
Welcome to the ninth annual Agenda Setters poll – silicon.com's list of the top 50 most influential individuals in the technology and IT industries, from techies and CIOs to entrepreneurs and business leaders. Find out more in our latest special report.
Stories from the web...
Copyright © 2008 CBS Interactive Limited. All rights reserved. Top of page
Natasha Lomas Exclusive: Jimmy Wales on what's next for Wikipedia Why Wikipedia needs geeks and why a life unplugged is unthinkable
Peter Cochrane Peter Cochrane's Blog: United breaks guitars? Customer service has changed forever