Practical guide and FAQ for the Pope’s visit

Yes. The 3:00 PM Mass at Stade Louis-II is by prior registration only, in order to manage capacity and security.

On-site registration – Espace Léo Ferré

• 16 and 17 March: Monégasque citizens only
• 18 to 20 March: Monégasque citizens and residents

Online ticketing: The online ticketing system will open on 16 March. The link will be provided on this site.

Monégasque citizens: 1 wristband per ID card, with the possibility to collect additional wristbands for family members with supporting documents.

Residents: 1 wristband per resident card, with the possibility to collect additional wristbands with supporting documents.

Under 3 years: No

Over 3 years without an ID card: Family record book required

Members of the clergy must submit a request to clerge.messe@diocese.mc

Yes, wristbands are issued within the limits of the venue’s capacity.

At Espace Léo Ferré, 25 Avenue Albert II, Monaco, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

09:00: Welcome ceremony at the Prince’s Palace (Place du Palais and Rock)

10:00: Speech by H.S.H. Prince Albert II, followed by a greeting from H.H. Pope Leo XIV (Place du Palais and Rock)

11:00: Liturgy of the Hours prayer at the Cathedral (by invitation)

11:45: Meeting with young people and catechumens at Sainte-Dévote Church

15:30: Saturday Mass of the 5th week of Lent at Stade Louis-II

Place du Palais: Monégasque citizens and residents with wristband

The Rock: open to everyone, giant screen installed at the forecourt of the Oceanographic Museum

Yes, within the capacity limits of the forecourt of Sainte-Dévote Church.

No, by invitation only for clergy and official guests.

Access from 12:00 PM for activities and welcome

It is recommended to be present before 2:00 PM for seating in reserved areas

Unnumbered seats organised by zones

Tickets are nominative and non-transferable

No, the participation in the Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at Stade Louis-II on 28 March 2026 is completely free.

However, access is by prior registration only to manage public reception and stadium capacity. Attendees must reserve their place via the online registration platform or during registration sessions held at Espace Léo Ferré in Monaco, subject to availability.

Tickets are nominative and non-transferable.

Pushchairs will not be permitted inside the grounds of the Stade Louis-II.

• Ceremonies (Palace, Church, Cathedral, Stadium)
• Pope mobile route through the streets of Monaco
• Giant screens installed throughout the city

In total, five giant screens will be deployed in public areas:

• Two screens at Place de l’Église Sainte-Dévote
• One screen in front of the Oceanographic Museum
• Two screens at Place du Palais, reserved for Monégasques and residents with access wristbands

Yes. Several moments of Pope Leo XIV’s visit can be followed without registration, particularly from public spaces and areas equipped with giant screens across the Principality.

The main highlights of the day will also be broadcast live:

Online:

• On the Monaco Info website
  • Via the app
• On the TV Monaco website

On television:

on the Monaco Info channel

on the TV Monaco channel

Public transport is strongly recommended: trains, buses, shuttles.

• TER Nice ↔ Monaco ↔ Ventimiglia
• Traffic reinforced on 28 March, trains every 15–30 minutes
• Double trains for maximum capacity
• First trains to Monaco depart at 05:39 from Cannes, 05:53 from Nice, and 06:12 from Ventimiglia
• Last trains departing Monaco at 01:23 to Nice and Cannes, and 01:50 to Ventimiglia

Zou! lines 600 and 80 affected, stops modified and substitutions in place. All information available on the page Coming to Monaco

Monaco’s heliport will be closed on 28 March, as will its airspace.

Arrêté Ministériel n° 2026‑133 du 18 mars 2026 instituant des restrictions d'accès dans l'espace aérien monégasque dans le cadre de la visite apostolique de Sa Sainteté le Pape Léon XIV en Principauté de Monaco.

• Recommended only if public transport is not possible
• Suggested parking:
  • Salines Parking: Check Waze route
  • Gare Parking: Check Waze route
  • Saint-Antoine Parking (if arriving via Basse Corniche): Check Waze route
• Follow pedestrian and internal bus routes to reach the Pope’s passage areas

Official commemorative items are available in two sales chalets installed for the event:

• Chalet – Sale of commemorative items – Intersection Avenue des Castelans / Rue de l’Industrie
• Chalet – Sale of commemorative items – Place de la Mairie

These sales points offer a variety of souvenirs and goodies related to the visit.

The shops will be open, ready to welcome visitors to the Principality.