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Papal Audience In Rome With Pope Francis – Private Tour
Overview
Take the opportunity to see Pope Francis close. The magic begins every Wednesday mid-morning in the Vatican City when the Pope arrives at 9:30am.The pontiff does a little tour in his pope mobile beforehand, stopping off to bless people who line the barricades, with a special preference for the sick, babies and the infirm.Then the show begins, with greetings in Italian and other world languages, a short mass and then a blessing where the faithful will proffer their religious artefacts for the ultimate blessing.The Audience with the Pope consists of small teachings and readings. At the end of the Audience the Pope will pray together with those attending the Audience, the Our Father prayer in Latin. At the end of the Prayer as Head of the Catholic Church he will impart his Apostolic Blessing upon the crowd which also extends to loved ones that are sick and suffering and blesses any religious articles such as rosary beads that people have brought with them for the purpose of the blessing.
What's Included
- English speaking Tour Leader
- Audience tickets (free of charge)
- Pick up (only) with private car and driver
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
- Security checks (like airport) is obligatory for everyone entering Vatican City
- Wheelchair available on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
