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The Vatican on Thursday unveiled plans for a yearlong restoration of the monumental baldacchino, or canopy, over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, pledging to complete the work on Bernini ...
The origins of the Vatican Grottoes date back to the 16th century, specifically around 1590–1591, when they were constructed to support the floor of the Renaissance-era St. Peter's Basilica. The initial concept was proposed by architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger to Pope Leo X following Raphael 's death in 1520.
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Citta di Vaticano), or simply Saint Peter's Basilica (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri; Italian: Basilica di San Pietro [baˈziːlika di sam ˈpjɛːtro]), is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
The holy door of St. Peter's Basilica was opened by the Pope on 24 December 1999. The doors of St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major were opened on 25 December and 1 January, respectively. Breaking with tradition, the Pope opened both of these personally, rather than delegating this to a cardinal .
Despite its grandeur, the church needed restoration. ... Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to mark the start of the Catholic Jubilee Year, on Dec. 24, 2024. ...
The Dedication of the Basilicas of the Apostles Peter and Paul is a feast day on the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, which is celebrated on 18 November. St. Peter's Basilica seen from the Tiber The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls , with a statue of St. Paul standing in front
St. Peter’s Basilica isn’t the only place to watch Midnight Mass. Here are some other options to celebrate the holy nights. Related: 25 of the Best Religious Christmas Songs
Old St. Peter's Basilica was the church buildings that stood, from the 4th to 16th centuries, where St. Peter's Basilica stands today in Vatican City. Construction of the basilica , built over the historical site of the Circus of Nero , began during the reign of Roman Emperor Constantine I .