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St. Peter's Basilica
Discover the History of St. Peter’s Basilica in New Microsoft Oline AI-enhanced 3D Model
Accessible worldwide at virtual.basilicasanpietro.va, the free interactive platform allows anyone in the world to “visit” the virtual 3D model of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Historic "Chair of St. Peter" on Public Display in Vatican Basilica for First Time in 150 Years
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.
Vatican Announces Major Restoration Project in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican announced on Thursday that the soaring baldacchino over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica will undergo a major restoration.
Vatican announces art contest for Stations of the Cross to be displayed in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican has announced an art competition in which your paintings can be displayed inside of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis Consecrates War-torn World to Virgin Mary in Eucharistic Prayer Vigil
Invoking the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace and Mother of Mercy, Pope Francis implored her in St. Peter's Basilica to “intercede for our world in danger and turmoil” and to “convert those who fuel and foment conflicts.”
Synod on Synodality Delegates Pray the Rosary for Peace at St. Peter's Basilica: Photos
Their prayer intentions focused on those killed, wounded, and displaced by war, and included reflections on the past month’s work of the Synod, before the first session comes to a close this weekend.
Now Hear This: St. Peter’s Basilica Upgrades Its Sound System
A common struggle for elderly Mass-goers is being able to hear in church. It seems, then, that the unveiling of a new sound system in St. Peter’s Basilica couldn’t have had better timing. It was inaugurated on July 23, after 10 months of work, just in time for the papal Mass for the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Penitential Rite Held after Naked Man Stands on St. Peter’s Basilica’s Main Altar
Two days after a naked man stood on the high altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in a shocking security breach, the basilica’s archpriest on Saturday held a penitential rite as required by canon law in cases where sacred places are desecrated.
St. Peter’s Basilica Introduces New "prayer entrance" Amid Influx of Tourism
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 to Hold Monthly Eucharistic Adoration on Portico
St. Peter’s Basilica will now host an hour of Eucharistic adoration on its front portico once a month.
Vatican Invites Protestant, Orthodox Theologians to Debate Petrine Primacy at St. Peter’s
The Vatican will host a discussion inside St. Peter’s Basilica next month between a Catholic, a Protestant, and an Orthodox theologian on the primacy of Peter.
Pope Francis Creates New Foundation Promoting Principles of "Fratelli tutti"
The new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica
Christmas at the Vatican: Here are the Liturgies Pope Francis Will Celebrate This Year
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ Christmas schedule for this year.
Vatican Requires Digital or Paper COVID-19 Certificate for Entry of Visitors, Employees
The change will go into effect Oct. 1.
Pope Francis Makes Several Temporary Changes to Vatican’s Chapter of St. Peter
The Chapter of St. Peter is group of retired priests who pray and assist in the basilica’s liturgical activities.
African Cardinal Asks Pope Francis to Reinstate Individual Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica
Robert Cardinal Sarah has asked Pope Francis to reinstate the celebration of private Masses at the side altars in St. Peter’s Basilica, after individual Masses were suspended earlier this month in favor of concelebration.
St. Peter's Basilica to End Private Holy Masses, Restrict Masses in Extraordinary Form
A new letter from the Vatican Secretariat of State has banned the private celebration of Masses at side altars in St. Peter’s Basilica, effective March 22.
"If we do not worship God, we will worship idols": Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass
As he celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Wednesday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to devote more time to worshiping God.
St. Peter’s Basilica is Sanitized Ahead of Reopening to Public
Ahead of its eventual reopening to the public, St. Peter’s Basilica is being cleaned and sanitized at the direction of the Vatican’s health and hygiene department.
Italian Police Close St. Peter's Square to Public
The Italian police closed St. Peter’s Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy to slow the spread of coronavirus.
