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PHOTOS: Pope Francis is brought to St. Peter’s Basilica
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the... Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica
The liturgy was celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Read more
Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history
“It falls to us to proclaim this Easter hope, this ‘turning point’ where darkness becomes light,” the pope wrote in... Read more
On Good Friday, Vatican preacher says authentic intelligence is found in self-giving love
Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, in his homily emphasized the importance of self-gift over self-reliance and on surrender of one’s... Read more
Security, technological enhancements made to St. Peter’s Basilica
With the aim of improving the experience of pilgrims traveling to Rome for the holy year, the Fabric of St.... Read more
Vatican offers health update after Pope Francis’ surprise visit to basilica without papal attire
A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time... Read more
Dome of St. Peter’s will debut new lighting for Easter
According to Vatican News, the new state-of-the-art lighting will ensure more intense and well-distributed light that “will further enhance the... Read more
Man attacks high altar of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican
A man desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday by climbing on top of it and throwing... Read more
Pope Francis: Throughout your life, listen to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pope Francis emphasized the words of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Juan Diego during the Mass celebrated Dec. 12... Read more
Vatican to point live webcam at St. Peter’s tomb, publish monthly magazine
Pope Francis will inaugurate the live webcam of the tomb of the apostle and first pope on Dec. 2. Read more
3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome
Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and... Read more
PHOTOS: Discover the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in new Microsoft online AI-enhanced 3D model
Accessible worldwide at virtual.basilicasanpietro.va, the free interactive platform allows anyone in the world to “visit” the virtual 3D model of... Read more
Historic ‘Chair of St. Peter’ on public display in Vatican basilica for first time in 150 years
The relic dispayed just above the tomb of St. Peter will be accessible for public viewing until Dec. 8, the... Read more
PHOTOS: Vatican to unveil restored baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 27
Journalists donned hard hats on Tuesday to get a sneak peek of the nearly finished restorations, climbing the scaffolding to... Read more
First women hired for St. Peter’s Basilica’s ‘Sanpietrini’ maintenance crew
While women have worked for the Fabbrica di San Pietro before, it is the first time women are officially part... Read more
PHOTOS: Restoration of Bernini’s baldacchino begins in St. Peter’s Basilica
Workers will scale the scaffolding surrounding the 92-feet-high canopy each day to meticulously clean the dust and grime that has... Read more
St. Charbel mosaic blessed by Pope Francis installed in Vatican grottoes
The mosaic was installed in the grottoes located beneath St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Read more
Vatican announces major restoration project in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican announced on Thursday that the soaring baldacchino over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica will undergo a... Read more
Vatican announces art contest for Stations of the Cross to be displayed in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican has announced an art competition in which your paintings can be displayed inside of St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis consecrates war-torn world to Virgin Mary in Eucharistic prayer vigil
Invoking the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace and Mother of Mercy, Pope Francis implored her in St. Peter’s... Read more
