Tag: St Peter’s Square
New pope greeted by ecstatic crowds in St Peter’s Square
When white smoke came pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney and the bells of St Peter's Basilica started pealing, people who had been relaxing at cafes or sitting in the shade went running or quickly walking toward St Peter's Square.
Pope’s funeral set for 26 April, public viewing 23-25 April
The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated 26 April in St Peter's Square, the Vatican announced.
Ailing pope surprises pilgrims during Jubilee of the sick
With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St Peter's Square, Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula, made an unexpected appearance to greet the crowd.
Pope continues to be in “critical,” but “stable” condition
Pope Francis' "clinical condition remains critical but stable" and the "prognosis remains guarded," the Vatican's evening bulletin said 25 February.
Faithful unite in St Peter’s Square praying for pope’s health
About 27 cardinals living in Rome and dozens of members of the Roman Curia sat to the side as Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, knelt before an image of Our Lady and Jesus, leading a recitation of the rosary 24 February at 9 pm.
The Vatican surprises with a floating nativity scene where the Magi...
The moment of the inauguration filled St Peter's Square with light and also with excitement in anticipation of the imminent arrival of Christmas.
Pope Francis to create 21 new cardinals this Saturday
This Saturday Pope Francis will appoint 21 new cardinals from different parts of the world including Latin America, Iran, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines and the Ivory Coast.
Ceasefire, dialogue are the only paths to peace, pope says
Pope Francis praised a new ceasefire reached in Lebanon, prayed for Israeli hostages and Palestinians in Gaza, and appealed to world leaders to help put an end to the war in Ukraine.
Unique Venetian-style Nativity scene to be unveiled in St Peter’s Square...
Christmas is just around the corner and the Vatican is getting prepared with this year's nativity scene from Grado, an historic seaside town near Venice.
Remains in Rome: Excavations uncover ancient masterpieces
Discoveries are being made in Rome where a lead pipe with the name of the emperor Caligula, who ruled between 37 and 41 AD was discovered less than a mile from St Peter's Square. The foundations of what was once a building along the river were also found.
Pope gets personal: Pray for Argentina today on Our Lady of...
As Argentina celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lady of Luján, Pope Francis has petitioned for a personal call to prayer for his homeland on this special day.
Scroll in Benedict’s casket briefly summarises his life and ministry
Pope Benedict XVI was a renowned theologian, a "recognised authority," who left "a rich legacy of studies and research on the fundamental truths of...
