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Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel on June 23, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Addresses Artists, Including Creator of Blasphemous Crucifix Photo

Jun 23, 2023

Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel on Friday.

Celebrate the Date of Your Baptism Like a Birthday: Pope Francis

Jan 8, 2023

Pope Francis baptized babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and encouraged parents to teach their children to celebrate their baptism anniversary each year.

Pope Francis baptizes a child in the Sistine Chapel on Jan. 9, 2021. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

Pope Francis Baptizes Babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st Time Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Jan 9, 2022

The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel.

Pope Francis baptizes a child in the Sistine Chapel on Jan. 12, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pandemic Forces Pope Francis to Cancel Annual Baptism Ceremony in Sistine Chapel

Jan 5, 2021

Pope Francis will not baptize babies in the Sistine Chapel this Sunday due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pope Francis: It Is Beautiful When Babies Cry at Mass

Jan 12, 2020

Pope Francis baptized 32 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, telling parents not to worry if their children cry at Mass.

Pope Francis Addresses Artists, Including Creator of Blasphemous Crucifix Photo

Celebrate the Date of Your Baptism Like a Birthday: Pope Francis

Pope Francis Baptizes Babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st Time Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Pandemic Forces Pope Francis to Cancel Annual Baptism Ceremony in Sistine Chapel

Pope Francis: It Is Beautiful When Babies Cry at Mass

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