On the occasion of the inauguration of the Academic Year of the Pontifical Universities, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Holy Father will celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at 6:00 p.m., addressed to the entire academic community - teachers, students, staff, those involved in school and university pastoral ministry, and all representatives of the world of education.

Priests wishing to concelebrate are kindly asked to register through the website of the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff at the following link.

Lay faithful may request tickets through the website of the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household at the following link.