Residents and nationals of Monaco will have the unique opportunity to take part in the historic apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV’s on 28th March. 

The day will include official ceremonies, meetings with young people and a large public Mass at Stade Louis II.

Access to the Place du Palais

The morning programme will begin with an official welcome ceremony at the Prince’s Palace between 9am and 9:40am. During this time, Pope Leo XIV will meet Prince Albert II and greet the public from the Palace balcony before passing through Monaco in the Popemobile.

Attendance at Place du Palais will be restricted to Monegasque nationals and residents of the Principality, with security controls set in place to check identification and access bracelets.

These access bracelets will be distributed at Espace Léo Ferré from 16th to 20th March between 8:30am and 7pm. The distribution will take place in two stages – from 16th to 17th March for Monegasque nationals and their spouses, and on 18th March all residents of Monaco can collect one.

Access to the square will be open at 7am on the day of the visit, with the last entry at 8:30am.

Attending the Papal Mass at Stade Louis II

In the afternoon, a pontifical mass is set to take place at Stade Louis II at 3pm. The public will be able to attend the stadium from 12:30pm, and attendees are encouraged to arrive no later than 2pm.

Seating will be available on the pitch in non-numbered sections, reserved for Monegasque nationals and residents, subject to availability.

Tickets for the Mass can be collected at the same time and place as the access bracelets at Espace Léo Ferré. However, attendees will be required to write their name and surname on the ticket when collecting it, meaning the ticket cannot be transferred to another person.

Important information

Only one bracelet will be issued per identity document or resident card presented, although one person may collect several bracelets if they bring the identification documents of the other participants.

Children under three-years-old do not need a bracelet, while bracelets for older children without identification will be issued upon presentation of a family record book.

Residents and visitors are also invited to line the streets during the Pope’s Popemobile procession, with the route to be announced shortly.

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Main photo credit: Vatican Média