The Papal Calendar

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General Audiences are currently held in the Paolo IV Auditorium. All Angelus Papal Blessings are still taking place in Saint Peter’s Square. No tickets are required for the Angelus. Note that Papal events may be cancelled with little or no notice.

How to request tickets to Papal Events.

Here’s a video of my experience at the first public Papal Audience since the virus hit Italy.

Here’s a video of me getting into a Papal Audience just in time for the Papal drive-by.

2025 Papal Calendar

The Angelus is Sunday at noon in Saint Peter’s Square. Arrive around 11 AM to clear security. No tickets are needed.

The Papal Audience is Wednesday at 9 AM. Arrive around 7 AM to get a decent seat. No water bottles are allowed.

For the Jubilee year, the Holy Father is adding Saturday Audiences some weeks, as well as additional public Masses.

Check the website for the Prefecture of the Papal Household for an up to date schedule and to request tickets.

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