I am trying to determine if Vatican is open to public on Sundays. I assume you can enter St. Peter's Basilica at minimum. Does new pope make appearance still? I will only be in Rome Sunday, June 2. Thank you for any information.
Posted by
Pa and Italy
4152 posts
The Vatican is open but the museums are closed. You can visit the basilica if you wish. Donna
Posted by
OP
Morgantown, West Virgi, United States
20 posts
Thank you for clear answer.
Posted by
San Jose, CA
1994 posts
Provided the Pope is in town, he should pray the Angelus midday on Sunday.
Posted by
OP
Morgantown, West Virgi, United States
20 posts
Thank you Sherry, I will plan to visit Vatican at that time of day and hope for best.
Posted by
St. Louis, MO (formerly, Windermere, FL)
340 posts
Frank, Even if you are not Catholic, attending a Mass is a cultural as well as spiritual experience. If you wish to participate, print out a copy of the readings and responses in English or put it on an electronic device before you go. They can be found at usccb.org/bible/readings. The Mass readings are the same each day everywhere in the world, with rare exeptions. It makes the experience even more memorable if you can participate in your own language. Mass times for Sundays from the Vatican website: 9, 10.30, 11.30, 12.15, 13, 16, 17.30
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OP
Morgantown, West Virgi, United States
20 posts
Thank you Lise for the very nice reply. I will definitely attend one of the mass times you provided.