papal audience
Vatican visitor reception
A papal audience is a formal meeting with the Pope.
General audiences occur weekly in Rome, where thousands gather to see the Pope speak and receive a blessing.
Private audiences are rare personal meetings granted to dignitaries or individuals with special circumstances: She was thrilled to secure a papal audience during her pilgrimage.
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