How to obtain an invitation to the
General Audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

This is a wonderful experience. The Church of Santa Susanna will provide you with invitations that must be picked up at the church the day prior to the reception. Go to this website:

http://www.santasusanna.org

Click on the link,  Pope and Vatican

Thousands of people from all over the world come with flags, banners, music; it is unbelievable! So get there early 7AM is best; you will have to wait, just sit and enjoy the presence of the vibrant crowd. Bring a hat to protect you from the sun. Bring your camera and binoculars.