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Pope Francis meets with children, 70,000 at St. Peter's
In an extraordinary show of compassion, Pope Francis took time to meet as many as 70,000 children at St. Peter's, resulting in road closures and alterations to usual traffic patterns.
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Vatican Museums: restored St. Peter's tunic and St. John's dalmatic
It is a priceless “Treasure” that comes from the Papal Chapel of the Holy of Holies.
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Leo XIII: The first Italian screening of films made in the Vatican in the late 1800s
Leo XIII: Carpineto Romano, Sunday public opening of Palazzo Pecci for the first Italian screening of films made in the Vatican in the late 1800s
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How many acres do the Vatican Gardens occupy?
Today we are going to discover the Vatican Gardens, one of the most attractive and fascinating places in the city of Rome and the Vatican State. The size of this space, rich in floral, artistic and historical beauty, currently counts an extension of at least 23 hectares, equal to 0.44 km². Within the Holy See, this area covers the area between the south and northwest of the small papal state.
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The work "Peter's Boat" lands Oct. 10 at the Vatican Museums
Last March 15th, Pope Francis graciously presented an impressive sailboat measuring approximately 9 meters in length and 2 meters in width. This magnificent vessel will soon be permanently displayed at the base of the Via del Mare, a modern helicoidal ramp that serves as an exhibition route showcasing various boat models from all corners of the globe.
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