Hi, I was there on 14th, nice day so Mass was held outside instead of inside. Picked up my tickets 1 day before at Swiss Guards, no name necessary even though I did have confirmed fax request for ticket. 1st come, 1st... More
Hi, I was there on 14th, nice day so Mass was held outside instead of inside. Picked up my tickets 1 day before at Swiss Guards, no name necessary even though I did have confirmed fax request for ticket. 1st come, 1st serve. I personally enjoyed the clergy reading in English what the Pope will be saying because he is telling you that the Pope welcomes you, will be blessing you, your family and any artifacts you bring, any rosaries or medals or photos you’d liked blessed bring with you :). Of course they sell rosaries by the 12 packs on Square that you can bring home as blessed gifts. I did wonder why 12 packs, until I saw everyone draping them over their elbows at Mass. The lovely surprise of a lifetime for me was I waited until he drove OUT . . . by then most tour bus guests had to leave so the crowd is so so small that I was able to walk right up to the barricade and get a picture of him at 6 feet away from me !!!!! What a thrill. p.s. I waited 2 hours after Mass because it took him that long to say goodbye to all the invited guests on the stage that day. P.s.s. Climb to outside of Basilica, gives incredible feel size of Square. Enjoy
