7 MOVIES AND SERIES SET IN VATICAN CITY

Jan 22, 2020 | Info

  Brother Sun, Sister Moon (Franco Zeffirelli, 1972) This is a dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare. (via IMDB)   Karol:...

ST PETER’S TREASURY MAP

May 7, 2019 | Info

St Peter’s Treasury contains church ornaments, statues, papal mitres and various objects, usually gifts of kings or princes. Hall A 101 – Entrance Hall B 141 – Tortile column Hall D 137 – Chapel of “I Beneficiati” 138 – Vatican Cross 139 – Eucharistic Tabernacle Hall...

St Peter’s Basilica and Square Map

Apr 15, 2019 | Info

Thanks to www.stpetersbasilica.info for this article.   The Square – Piazza San Pietro This monumental elliptical space (240m wide), is the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who laid it out during the pontificates of Alexander VII and of Clement IX...

St. Peter’s Square and Basilica Map

Feb 15, 2019 | Info

1. Colonnades 2. The Passetto 3. Alexander VII Coat of Arms 4. The Fountains 5. The Obelisk 6. Center of Colonnade 7. Sundial Markers 8. Papal Water Fountain 9. The spot where John Paul II was shot 10. Bronze Doors 11. Entrance to Charlemagne Wing 12. Restrooms 13....

STATUES ON FACADE OF ST PETER’S BASILICA

Dec 21, 2018 | Info

1 – ST. THADDEUS Jude, also known as Judas Thaddaeus (… – Persia, 28 ottobre 70[1]) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Among some Roman Catholics, Saint Jude is venerated as the “patron saint of lost causes”. The relics of the saint are...

St. Peter’s Basilica Timeline

Nov 21, 2018 | Info

This is the timeline that traces the history of the Basilica, from the crucifixion of Saint Peter to the present day. 64: Saint Peter is crucified and dies a martyr 313: Constantine’s Edict of Milan 319: The Old Basilica was built 800: Charlemagne was crowned...