Cost for pilgrim passes is reduced for Hyde Park

Costs for “pilgrim passports” to the papal prayer vigil at Hyde Park have been reduced by half the original price.

Faithful intending to go to the Pope’s Saturday vigil in Hyde Park are now being asked for a “suggested contribution” of £5 instead of the original £10.

Mgr Summersgill, the bishops’ papal visit coordinator said the decision to cut the fee came after “listening to a lot of feedback from people who are intending to come to Hyde Park”.

He said a large number were coming from the greater London area and were already in possession of Oyster cards or travelpasses.