Habemus Papam! Celebrate the Election of St. John Paul II
Habemus Papam! Celebrate the Election of St. John Paul II takes place on Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM (EDT) at Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, DC. Tickets are $0 + on Eventbrite.
About this event
Celebrate the anniversary of Karol Wojtyla's election to the papacy in 1978 at "St. Peter's Square" on October 16th. The event features commemorative activities and reflections on his legacy. Visitors experience a gathering honoring this significant moment in history.
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Join us in "St. Peter's Square" on Fri., October 16th as we mark the anniversary of the election of Karol Wojtyla to the papacy in 1978! Join us on Friday, October 16th as we mark the anniversary of the election of Karol Wojtyla to the papacy in 1978! The celebration begins with Holy Mass, followed by the opportunity to venerate a first-class relic of St. John Paul II. Then, step back in time with us to St. Peter’s Square, 1978, remember the festive Roman crowds with a pizza party full of fun and fellowship, and relive the worldwide celebration of a new pope from a “distant land.” Date/Time: Friday, October 16, 2026; 5:00pm – 8:00pm Schedule: 5:00pm – Votive Mass of St. John Paul II 6:00pm – Veneration of first-class relic of John Paul II 6:30pm – Pizza party in “St. Peter’s Square” 8:00pm – Event ends
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Details
- When
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM (EDT)
- Where
- Saint John Paul II National Shrine
- Address
- 3900 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
- Price
- $0 +
- Genre
- Social Gatherings
Questions
- When is Habemus Papam! Celebrate the Election of St. John Paul II?
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.
- How much are tickets for Habemus Papam! Celebrate the Election of St. John Paul II?
- Tickets are $0 +.
- Where is Habemus Papam! Celebrate the Election of St. John Paul II?
- Saint John Paul II National Shrine, 3900 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20017, Washington, DC.
- Where can I buy tickets for Habemus Papam! Celebrate the Election of St. John Paul II?
- Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.