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St. Peter's Basilica
Cardinal Presides Over Act of Reparation in St. Peter’s Following Desecration of Altar
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti presided over a penitential rite of reparation at the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica following a serious act of desecration on Oct. 10.
Man Desecrates Altar of St. Peter's Basilica
The man climbed the altar and "urinated under the stunned gaze of hundreds of tourists," according to the Roman newspaper Corriere Della Sera.
Cardinal Tagle at Influencers Jubilee: "Love cannot be generated by an algorithm"
“You are not only influencers, you are also missionaries,” Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on July 29.
Pope Leo XIV Warns New Archbishops Against Pastoral Plans that Repeat Without Renewing
Pope Leo XIV warned new archbishops on Sunday against following “the same old pastoral plans without experiencing interior renewal and a willingness to respond to new challenges.”
Pope Leo XIV’s Homily at Inauguration Mass Beginning His Petrine Ministry: Full Text
Pope Leo XIV delivered this homily at the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry on Sunday, May 18, after being elected the 266th successor of St. Peter on May 8.
Why It Matters What the New Pope Will Wear When He Appears on the Balcony
Here is a list of the garments you may see the new pope wearing once he steps out onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to greet the people.
Pope Francis Urged "heart and spirit pure, free enough" for "the poorest" Among Us, Cardinal at 8th Novendiales Mass
The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed away on April 21.
Pope Francis’ Funeral: A Global Farewell to a Humble Shepherd
Under the bright Roman sun and amid crowds extending down the Via della Conciliazione, the funeral Mass unfolded within the great colonnade of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis is Brought to St. Peter’s Basilica: Photos
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the Altar of Confession in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the "turning point" in Human History
“It falls to us to proclaim this Easter hope, this ‘turning point’ where darkness becomes light,” the pope wrote in the homily, delivered by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
On Good Friday, Vatican Preacher Says Authentic Intelligence is Found in Self-giving Love
Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, in his homily emphasized the importance of self-gift over self-reliance and on surrender of one’s life and suffering to God.
To Enhance Experience of Jubilee Pilgrims to Rome, Security, Technological Enhancements Made to St. Peter’s Basilica
With the aim of improving the experience of pilgrims traveling to Rome for the holy year, the Fabric of St. Peter has led various restoration and innovation projects.
Vatican Offers Health Update after Pope Francis’ Surprise Visit to St. Peter's Basilica without Papal Attire
A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time outside of his residence by going to the basilica “as he was.”
Man Desecrates Main Altar of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Throws Candelabras to the Ground
A man desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday by climbing on top of it and throwing six candelabras that were on the altar to the ground.
Throughout Your Life, Listen to Our Lady of Guadalupe: Pope Francis
Pope Francis emphasized the words of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Juan Diego during the Mass celebrated Dec. 12 in 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.”
