Newlywed Couples Blessing During Pope Leo XIV Audience Discount Tickets

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.

Pickup Information

Pick up at 6:00 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.

Language Offered

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Itinerary

Inclusion

Papal audience admission tickets (free of charge)

Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)

Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur

Exclusion

Food and beverages

Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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