Chair of St. Peter

Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, where Bernini's gorgeous bronze monument to the Chair of Peter acts as a massive
bronze reliquary for the historic wooden chair. / Credit: Vatican Media

Historic "Chair of St. Peter" on Public Display in Vatican Basilica for First Time in 150 Years

Nov 9, 2024

The relic dispayed just above the tomb of St. Peter will be accessible for public viewing until Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

In Synod Closing Mass, Pope Francis Calls for "a Church that hears the cry of the world"

Oct 27, 2024

At the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Sunday, Pope Francis said that a synodal Church must be “on the move” following Christ in serving those in need.

Chair of St. Peter

Historic "Chair of St. Peter" on Public Display in Vatican Basilica for First Time in 150 Years

In Synod Closing Mass, Pope Francis Calls for "a Church that hears the cry of the world"

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