Updated on 12 May 2025, 9 am (GMT+2)
Pope Leo XIV is the new pope, succeeding Pope Francis.
He will soon appear at public events like the Papal Audience in Vatican City, and tickets for these events are already available.
Interviews say that Pope Leo XIV wants to focus on spiritual connection and continue many of the values Pope Francis supported.
If you’re visiting the Vatican, this is a special time to be there—it’s the start of a new chapter in Church history, and you can now attend events led by the new pope.
Update about the Vatican Museums
Following the end of the Conclave, the Sistine Chapel will reopen to the public from today (12 May 2025).
Guided tours of the Vatican Gardens and the Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis also resume today.
Visitors planning trips to the Vatican can schedule their trips accordingly and check our official site for updates regularly.
