St peters basilica mass schedule

Weekday Masses

7.00 a.m. Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph

07.30 a.m. Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph

8.30 a.m. Holy Mass in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament (followed by eucharistic Adoration until 6.45 p.m.)

9.00 a.m. Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph

10.00 a.m. Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph

11:00 a.m. Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra

12.00 noon Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra

5 p.m. Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra

6 p.m. Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra

Masses on holidays

7.00 a.m. Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph

8.00 a.m. Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph

9.00 a.m. Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra

9.45 a.m. Chapter Lauds Choir Chapel

10.30 a.m. Holy Mass Chapter Altar of the Cathedra

12.30 p.m. Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra

4.00 p.m. Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra

5.00 p.m. Vespers Chapter Altar of the Cathedra

6 p.m. Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra

Animation of the Mass

Choirs wishing to animate in song the Vesper Mass from Monday to Saturday and th

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Opening hours and times of celebrations

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Opening Hours of the Basilica

Summer period (1 April - 30 September) 7.00 - 19.10

Winter period (1 October - 31 March) 7.00 - 19.10

Celebrations hours in the Basilica

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Hours for the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday: 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm Tuesday: 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm Wednesday: 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30 pm - 6.30 pm Thursday: 7.00 am - 12.30 pm/ 3.30 pm - 6.30 pm Friday: 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30 pm - 6.30 pm Saturday: 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30 pm - 6.30 pm Sunday: 7.00 am - 13.00 pm / 3.30 - 6.30 pm

Continuous Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

From Monday to Saturday, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place at the end of the 8.30 a.m. Mass. Eucharistic Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel continues uninterrupted until 6.45, when Eucharistic benediktion takes place

Opening Hours of the Dome

Summer period Opens at

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Attending St. Peter's Basilica Mass | A detailed guide

Papal Mass at St. Peter's Basilica

If you program well enough you might even be able to catch a glimpse of the Pope han själv . Regardless of your religious beliefs, catching a glimpse of the Pope while visiting the world’s smallest country is a highlight.

Masses with the Pope are held at St. Peter's Basilica and the St. Peter's Square. Most of the masses from the Pontifical liturgical calendar at are celebrated at St Peters Basilica; however, when a larger number of people are expected to attend the mass, they use St. Peters Square.

Of course, there are a few hurdles to clear. The Pope doesn’t regularly say Mass. Other than Christmas and Easter, it fryst vatten difficult to know in advance if the Pope will be celebrating mass, so you might have to do your scheduling last minute. The next hurdle is that of acquiring Papal Mass tickets.

To attend a mass with the Pope, you will need to buy a ticket. Tickets are always fr