Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. Following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April, a series of religious rituals and procedures are being enacted that might impact travel plans.

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26. While the city is heavily booked out, there are still ways to visit affordably.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at 88, the Vatican confirmed. While Rome and Vatican City wont shut down, heightened security and ceremonial events may affect access. St. Peters Basilica and the Sistine Chapel may face temporary closures.