Newlywed couples blessing during Pope Francis audience

Rome, Italy

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5 Hours

Mobile ticket Pickup offered

Offered in: English, Italian, French, Spanish

Overview

The Sposi Novelli blessing is a special blessing given by the Pope to newlywed couples. The custom is believed to have started during the reign of Pope Pius XII. Newlywed couples (sposi novelli) married in the Catholic Church who would like to attend a Wednesday audience of the Holy Father may often sit in a special section at the Audience. To qualify, couples should be married within 2 months of the audience they wish to attend and carry with them a copy of the Sacramental Marriage Certificate signed by the priest or deacon who celebrated the wedding. To be permitted to sit in the sposi novelli section, the couple needs to wear their wedding attire (or something similar). You can also wear a traditional wedding attire from your cuture. The Holy Father will bless you for a happy wedded life when he gives his general blessing at the conclusion of the Papal audience. Occasionally, some couples also have the opportunity to greet the Holy Father personally after the Audience.

What's Included

Tickets collection from the Vatican
Papal audience admission tickets (free of charge)
Licensed tour assistant
Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
Papal audience tickets service booking at Vatican

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting And Pickup

Start time

06:30 AM

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Pickup details

Pick up at 6:30 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

What To Expect

Vatican City

4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

ONLY ON WEDNESDAY WHEN THE POPE IS AT THE VATICAN CITY
A copy of the Sacramental Marriage Certificate signed by the priest or deacon who celebrated the wedding is MANDATORY
Wedding attire or something similar is MANDATORY

Operated by Rome Italy Explora

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 120696P54

Newlywed couples blessing during Pope Francis audience

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Newlywed couples blessing during Pope Francis audience

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Start time

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Vatican City

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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