Vatican says to require COVID-19 health pass for residents, visitors

Reuters

Published Sep 20, 2021 15:30

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A health certificate showing proof of immunity from COVID-19 will be required to enter the Vatican as of Oct. 1, the city state said on Monday.

Residents, workers and visitors will have to carry the co-called "Green Pass" that is already widely used in surrounding Italy, the Holy See said in a statement.

An exception will be made for those attending mass "for the time strictly necessary for the rite".