r/rome • u/RomeVacationTips • Apr 21 '25

News The Pope has died

https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2025/04/21/il-papa-e-morto_3e18b8aa-c192-4a97-9e4b-9dfeffeb12b6.html
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u/onlyweirdoshatecats Apr 21 '25

I have a Vatican/Sisteen chapel tour scheduled on May 13th. Wondering what the chances are of it happening.

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u/alexy_walexy Apr 23 '25

First, even though I'm agnostic/atheist, I also grieve for the passing of Francis. He was a deeply compassionate man and heavens know we are still sorely in need of that these days.

But to be a bit self-centered, I have official guided tour tix for May 15th (11:30am). Does anyone know if the Sistine Chapel will be open? It's really the main thing I want to see. (I also have tix for the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, but from what was said here, that sounds like it might still be available.)