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  • 4/21/2025
Travelers to Europe might be wondering will Rome and Vatican City close down? Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

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00:00Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday with His Eminence Cardinal Farrell
00:05sharing in a statement. At 7.35 this morning local time, the Bishop of Rome, Francis,
00:11returned to the House of the Father. Travelers to Europe might be wondering,
00:15will Rome and Vatican City close down? According to the Economic Times, the Vatican and the City
00:20of Rome do not shut down entirely, but there are some temporary changes to be aware of.
00:26Most of the Vatican will remain open over the next several weeks for many to pay their respects,
00:32however, travelers can prepare themselves for longer wait times, more thorough security checks,
00:37and larger crowds in general. Areas within the Vatican will be inaccessible for preparation
00:42for events and those affected by the conclave, so be sure to check with your tour operator
00:47in case your visit needs rescheduling.

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