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Camille Dalmas

Inside the Vatican’s most fascinating and historic jobs

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St. Peter’s to get a 400th birthday update

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Pope recognizes unsung heroes who keep Vatican City running

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No “bistro” on St. Peter’s roof, but a “simple” refreshment area

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Alpine fir and Salerno crèche for St. Peter’s Square in 2025

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Meet the parish priest of Saint Peter’s Basilica

St. Peter's Square - Christmas tree and nativity scene lighting ceremony at the Vatican Dec.09 2023

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Nativity scenes from Italy and Palestine will decorate Vatican

The statue of St. Peter in St. Peter's square with part of the façade of the basilica visible behind

Isabella H. de Carvalho

St. Peter’s Basilica gets a digital makeover with AI

Celebration of Saints Peter and Paul

Isabella H. de Carvalho

Sts. Peter and Paul come to life as “brothers” in Rome (Photos)

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Easter: The flowers of choice for St. Peter’s this year

Vatican Fountains at night

V. M. Traverso

Fountains of St. Peter’s Square inspired architects worldwide

New video - Vatican Christmas tree placed in St. Peter's square

John Touhey

Vatican Christmas Tree placed in St. Peter’s Square (Video)

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This Christmas, the Vatican will replicate 1st nativity scene

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South Korea’s cardinal tells story of Vatican’s newest saint statue

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12 Christian leaders to join Pope in ecumenical prayer on vigil of Synod

Pope Francis addresses worshippers during his Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace

Kathleen N. Hattrup

Peter the Pebble, and gorgeous flower carpets

Vatican City Via Petri aux flambeaux

Isabella H. de Carvalho

Discover a new prayer: the Via Petri, the Stations of Peter

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Isabella H. de Carvalho

Celebrating St. Peter at St. Peter’s Square and Basilica

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29 Nobel Prize winners will be at St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis prays at the start of the Easter Sunday mass on April 9, 2023

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Nobel Prize winners and young people join forces in St. Peter’s Square

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Here’s what St. Benedict did to stop a sexual temptation

Here’s what St. Benedict did to stop a sexual temptation

A world tour of Precious Blood shrines, in photographs

A world tour of Precious Blood shrines, in photographs

Meet the patron saint of your swimming pool

Meet the patron saint of your swimming pool

These Catholic parents had the perfect response to teen’s unplanned pregnancy

These Catholic parents had the perfect response to teen’s unplanned pregnancy

The Catholic book that outsold everything for 63 years

The Catholic book that outsold everything for 63 years

Did you know St. Peter’s prison guards are saints?

Did you know St. Peter’s prison guards are saints?

This miracle-working Brazilian priest drew millions

This miracle-working Brazilian priest drew millions

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