The Pope presides in the Vatican over liturgical masses throughout the year and also leads weekly general audiences and Angelus celebrations. These events take place either in St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica or the Paul VI Hall. Tickets are always free, however they do not guarantee entry as events are often oversubscribed. Here is a guide to obtaining tickets, schedules and other useful information for your Vatican visit.
General audiences
At a general audience, the Pope will give a short reflection, lead prayers and blessings and welcome different groups and individual from around the world, speaking to the crowd in a number of different languages.
