From October 1st, the Vatican will only be open to people who have a valid Corona passport. As the Holy See announced on Monday, every resident, employee or visitor to the Papal States has to prove a vaccination against Covid-19, a recovery or a negative test.
The EU Corona Pass, a “Green Pass” from the Vatican or other foreign certificates are valid as certificates. The Vatican announced admission controls by its own gendarmerie corps.
An exception to the new rules applies only to those times when believers attend masses and liturgical celebrations in the Vatican. However, you will be asked to follow the hygiene rules. St. Peter’s Square, where the faithful gather during the general audience or the Angelus, belongs to the territory of the Vatican.
With its ordinance, the Pontifical Commission for the State of Vatican City followed an instruction from Pope Francis to ensure the safety and health of the people in the Papal State. (zis / SDA)