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Anniversary of the coronation
Holy Mass celebrated in the Sistine Chapel by Cardinal Merry del Val in the presence of Pope Pius X on the occasion of the ninth…
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Pro pace
His Holiness Pope Benedict XV during a prayer for peace, kneeling at the faldstool in front of the altar in the Sistine Chapel.
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Pius X on a bier
The body of Pius X (died August 20, 1914) resting on the catafalque in the Holy Sacrament Chapel, connecting with the Apostolic Palace, in the…
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Leaving
Pope Pius XI leaving the Sistine Chapel on the sedia gestatoria.
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Blessing
Pope John XXIII giving his blessing at the conclusion of the Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the opening day of the Second Vatican Council,…
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Entrance
The entrance procession into Vatican Basilica, during which the Holy Father Pius XII is carried on the sedia gestatoria with two fans carried on both sides and…
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Corpus Christi in Vatican
A Corpus Christi procession in the Vatican in the time of Pius XI. The Blessed Sacrament, and the pope kneeling in front of him, is…
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Paulus P.P. VI
His Holiness Paul VI in the papal pontifical vestments on the day of coronation on June 30, 1963
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Papal throne
Pope Pius XI sitting on the throne during the papal liturgy celebrated in the Sistine Chapel. Flabella ♥
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Coronation Mass of Benedict XV
The Coronation Holy Mass of Benedict XV, September 6, 1914. It did not take place, as it was customary, in the Basilica of St. Peter,…
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Pontifex
John XXIII in pontifical vestments carried on the sedia gestatoria.
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Adoratio
Pope John XXIII adoring the the reliquary of the Holy Cross lying on the steps of the altar during a Good Friday ceremony in the…
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A prayer
Pope Pius X kneeling at the faldstool in front of the altar in the Sistine Chapel.
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The procession of St. Gregory
An illumination of The very rich hours of the Duke de Berry (early 15th century) depicting the procession led by Pope St. Gregory the Great…
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The papal litter
Threescore valiant ones of the most valiant of Israel surround the bed of Solomon. All holding swords, and most expert in war: every man’s sword…
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Leo XIII in the Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo XIII praying at the faldstool before a Mass in the Sistine Chapel.
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Card. Rugambwa
Laurentius Rugambwa first bishop of the diocese of Rukoba located in Tanzania, later archbishop of Dar es Salaam, cardinal priest of the church of St.…
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Council
St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican during a solemn Mass coram Summo Pontifice celebrated during the opening of the Second Vatican Council, October 11, 1962.
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Benedictus
Holy Father Benedict XV carried on the sedia gestatoria during the procession on the occasion of canonisation of Joan of Arc; this is why the…
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Pius XI on the throne
His Holiness Pius XI sitting on the throne during the pontifical Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. At the papal cathedral three…
