Request for a Papal Blessing
Blessing Parchment
A blessing on parchment can be requested directly from the Vatican. Please visit www.elemosineria.va, where you will find all the necessary information. Kindly note that the processing time for receiving the parchment is approximately one month from the date the request is received.
Visiting the Vatican
Papal Audience
Please visit the webpage of the Vatican official calendar to check the availability of the Papal Audience. You may also contact the office for U.S. visitors to the Vatican regarding your request.
Audience Tickets
Tickets for the Wednesday General Audiences or any other Papal ceremonies must be requested directly from Rome. Applications for admission should be submitted in writing to:
Bishop’s Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican
Casa Santa Maria
Via dell’Umiltà, 30
00187 Rome, ITALY
Tel. (011-39-06) 6900 1821
Fax (011-39-06) 679 1448
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.pnac.org/visitorsoffice
Required information
Requests should include the number of people attending, the exact date, and the applicant’s address and/or fax number. A brief introduction of the group, along with a letter of recommendation from their pastor or another Church authority, is also recommended. Tickets are issued only on the afternoon prior to the audience. They can be collected at the aforementioned office on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., or on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m.