LATEST
2019-09-15T17:36:43+02002019-09-15T16:52:42+02002019-09-15T16:33:32+02002019-09-15T16:20:13+02002019-09-15T16:06:59+0200

St. Peter’s Basilica

Home
St. Peter’s Basilica

Guides fear overreaction to vandalism risks turning St. Peter’s into a ‘museum’
- Vatican
- Sep 9, 2019
Two separate incidents of vandalism in a restricted area inside St. Peter’s Basilica last week have created a stir in the Eternal City, prompting some to question whether further protections and security measures are needed.
READ MORE
Man reportedly throws candelabra off main altar in St. Peter’s
- Vatican
- Sep 4, 2019
On Wednesday a man described as “unstable” was reportedly arrested by Vatican police after tossing a candelabra off the main altar in St Peter’s Basilica.
READ MORE
Rome cracks down on ticket touts outside the Vatican Museums
- Church in Europe
- Jul 16, 2019
A new decree by Roman police hopes to stop the racket surrounding ticket sales for tourist attractions and reduce crowds.
READ MORE

Pope to celebrate Mass with migrants, refugees
- Catholic News Service, Vatican
- Jul 2, 2019
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica with migrants, refugees and volunteer rescue teams, the Vatican said.
READ MORE
Pope ordains 19 men to priesthood in St. Peter’s Basilica
- Associated Press
- May 12, 2019
Pope Francis ordained 19 men to the priesthood on Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica, including new priests from Italy, Croatia, Peru, Haiti and Japan.
READ MORE
Pope says Jesus lives here and now, not in a history book
- Vatican
- Apr 20, 2019
Jesus has risen and is alive today, not as a character from the past found in history books but in day-to-day life, Pope Francis said Saturday as he celebrated the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
READ MORE

Most Read

Retired Catholic priest found not guilty of sexual assault
- Sep 14, 2019
Beyond the US, the Top Five countries for beefs with the Pope
- Sep 15, 2019

Latest Stories