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In response to the long wait times to enter St. Peter's Basilica, those who wish to enter for Mass, confession, or adoration can now do so via a special "prayer entrance" immediately to the right of the barricades to enter through the metal detectors on the right side of the piazza. | Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

St. Peter’s Basilica Introduces New "prayer entrance" Amid Influx of Tourism

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With 100,000 people cramming into St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the lines to enter the Vatican basilica have returned to their pre-pandemic wait times.

St. Peter’s Basilica, seen through the Vatican’s Christmas tree. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis Creates New Foundation Promoting Principles of "Fratelli tutti"

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The new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica

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