TITLE TOUR (RC7) :
Weekly Papal Audience

WHEN:
Wednesday mornings from Sept through June. (The actual audience is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am and lasts approximately one hour, however, to insure a good seat, suggest arrival in St. Peter's Square at 8:15 am.)Follow directions of security personnel to Audience location.
NOTE: During July and August of each year Papal Audiences are conducted at Castel Gandolfo (click here for details) Dress code for all religious buildings in italy: no bare shoulders, halter tops, short skirts or shorts allowed. Failure to observe these rules may result in your exclusion from these facilities.

DESCRIPTION:
This special event takes place every Wednesday when the Pope is in the Vatican. The audience will be held either in St. Peter?s Square or in the Vatican?s Nervi Auditorium, depending on weather conditions. It is a unique chance to see the Pope up close and personal. Flash photos / video cams/ digital cameras are permitted. This event promises to be a totally uplifting and unforgettable occasion for Catholics and non Catholics alike. The Pope will address the crowd from all over the world in many languages. Joyous music and songs will be sung. At the conclusion, the Pope will bless all present and also any personal religious items. (Important Notice: Religious items commercially purchased are not blessed. You may have them blessed after purchase)

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Admission is free to this event. There is an authorized ?5.00 administrative service fee to help cover operating costs. The fee is waived for children 8 years of age and under.