In Easter week there are many celebrations in the Vatican. Travelers that wish to visit Rome has to remember that the visit of Saint Peter Basilica can be difficult, while the Vatican museums are closed on April the 8th and 9th.
The liturgical calendar and activities of the Pope in 2017 Easter week :
Sunday April 9th
Palm Sunday and Passion of the Lord
Saint Peter's Square, at 9:30: PAPAL MASS
at 12:00 Angelus
The liturgical calendar and activities of the Pope in 2017 Easter week :
Sunday April 9th
Palm Sunday and Passion of the Lord
Saint Peter's Square, at 9:30: PAPAL MASS
at 12:00 Angelus
Tuesday April 13th
Holy Thursday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30 Chrismal Mass
Basilica of Saint John Lateran, at 17.30: PAPAL MASS
Beginning of the Paschal Triduum, Mass of the Lord's Supper
Friday 14th
Good Friday
Vatican Basilica, at 17:00: PAPAL MASS
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Coliseum, at 21:15: Way of the Cross
Coliseum close around 1:00pm
Saturday 15th
Holy Saturday
Vatican Basilica, at 21:00: Easter Vigil Mass
Sunday 8th
Easter Sunday
Saint Peter's Square, at 10:15: Holy Mass of the Day
Central Loggia of the Vatican Basilica, at 12:00: "Urbi et Orbi" Message and Blessing
Holy Thursday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30 Chrismal Mass
Basilica of Saint John Lateran, at 17.30: PAPAL MASS
Beginning of the Paschal Triduum, Mass of the Lord's Supper
Friday 14th
Good Friday
Vatican Basilica, at 17:00: PAPAL MASS
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Coliseum, at 21:15: Way of the Cross
Coliseum close around 1:00pm
Saturday 15th
Holy Saturday
Vatican Basilica, at 21:00: Easter Vigil Mass
Sunday 8th
Easter Sunday
Saint Peter's Square, at 10:15: Holy Mass of the Day
Central Loggia of the Vatican Basilica, at 12:00: "Urbi et Orbi" Message and Blessing
