You can meet the Pope after his usual weekly general audience on Wednesday mornings. Although there is no charge, an audience with the Pope requires tickets, arranged well in advance. Use the following steps to meet the Pope.
Instructions
1. Call the Vatican (phone number: +011 39 06 6988485) to request tickets for the Pope's Wednesday 10:30 a.m. audience (see Resources).
2. Use the online ticket request tool at the Santa Susanna church for American Roman Catholics. Click on "Tickets" to make a request. Visit the website 2 to 3 weeks in advance (see Resources).
3. Show up to the Santa Susanna church between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the evening before the audience. Go to the Visitors' Desk to pick up your tickets.
4. Attend Wednesday morning mass at the Vatican. Check with the ticket provider for the location since it will change. Papal audiences occur right after his greeting.
5. Sit in the special "newlywed" section and wear your wedding attire for a newlywed blessing from the Pope.
