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Arlington Catholic Herald15h
Two popes who built St. Peter’s Basilica face each other fully restored
Two popes who played instrumental roles in building the world's largest church now gaze at one another with renewed clarity in the apse of St. Peter's Basilica.
Angelus News12h
Vatican unveils new Timothy Schmalz statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square
A new Vatican-commissioned sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy P. Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” was installed in St. Peter’s ...
Pope Makes a Surprise Visit — and Style Statement — in St. Peter’s
Appearing publicly in street clothes for the first time as pontiff, Pope Francis went into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and ...
National Catholic Register11d
St. Peter’s Basilica to Exhibit Veronica’s Veil on April 6
On Sunday, April 6, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Peter’s Basilica will display the revered “Veronica’s Veil,” a cloth that, according to tradition, was used to wipe the face of Jesus on ...
CBS News2d
Pope Francis makes in-person appearance at St. Peter's Square to open Holy Week
On his way back to St. Peter's Basilica from where he had emerged, Francis blessed a rosary and offered candy to a boy who greeted him. The Argentinian pope is entering his fourth week of ...
Pope Makes Surprise Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Makes Surprise Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica Pope Francis made an unexpected visit to St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, wearing civilian clothes.
ABC News3d
Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square
On his way back to St. Peter’s Basilica from where he had emerged, Francis stopped to bless a rosary, and offered candy to a boy who greeted him. The 88-year-old Francis is entering his fourth ...