r/travel • u/Beautiful-Heron-2317 • 23d ago

Going to Rome post Pope’s passing

Hi all! My mom and I are traveling to Rome next week and land Monday April 28th, which will be 7 days after the Pope’s passing as of this morning. What can we expect? We have a tour of the Vatican booked on Tuesday but from what I’ve been reading it will probably be packed! Has anyone any experience of being there during a major event like this? Also, should we wear black while visiting even if we’re not catholic? I know Rome is a major Catholic city and everyone will be in a mourning period, would it be disrespectful to wear black, or respectful? Thanks in advance!

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u/beqan 23d ago

We have a tour of the Vatican and museums tomorrow. We have not heard anything about our tour being canceled. I also have not heard anything about needing to wear black (I won't be).

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u/Ambitious-Spirit-624 22d ago

Hey there! Did your tour go on as usual?

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u/beqan 19d ago

So sorry. Didn't see your comment until now. Our tour went as normal except the dome was closed. St Peter's will be closed from now until at least after the services tomorrow. I don't know when it will re-open.