The Pope's weekly General Audience is usually held on Wednesday mornings when he's in Rome, in St. Peter's Square or the Paul VI Audience Hall — tickets are free but must be requested in advance, and the schedule can pause during papal travel, so it's worth confirming shortly before your trip.
WhenUsually Wednesday mornings, when the Pope is in Rome
CostFree
BookingRequested in advance (Prefecture of the Papal Household, a diocese, or a religious order in Rome)
DurationRoughly 1.5–2 hours
How to get tickets
Tickets are free but must be requested ahead of time — commonly through the Prefecture of the Papal
Household's request form, through a diocese or parish group back home, or via a religious order based in
Rome. They're released a limited time before each audience, so don't leave the request until the last
minute.
What to expect
Arrive early for security and seating; the event itself typically runs an hour and a half to two hours,
with greetings and readings in multiple languages.
The Pope's schedule varies with travel and other commitments — always
confirm the audience is happening on your specific date shortly before you travel.
