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Pope makes another surprise appearance at St. Peter's, greeting restorers of papal tombs
ROME (AP) — Two art restorers were putting the final touches on a months-long restoration of the tomb of Pope Urban VIII, who ...
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Pope Francis speaks with stronger voice at the end of Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
His appearance today was unannounced but not unexpected as Swiss Guards were posted around the square, a sign that the pope ...
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Pope Francis makes public appearance at St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday
Pope Francis made a lengthy appearance at St. Peter’s Square to greet the crowd “Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week,” and ...
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Two popes who built St. Peter’s Basilica face each other fully restored
Two popes who played instrumental roles in building the world's largest church now gaze at one another with renewed clarity in the apse of St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope Makes a Surprise Visit — and Style Statement — in St. Peter’s
Appearing publicly in street clothes for the first time as pontiff, Pope Francis went into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and ...
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica to Pray at Tomb of St. Pius X
In a heartwarming and unexpected gesture, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, April 10, to pray at the tomb of St. Pius X. This brief but meaningful outing marked ...
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Pope's visit to basilica is sign of improved health, press office says
Pope Francis' surprise visit to St. Peter's Basilica to pray and see ongoing restoration work is a clear sign that his ...
Pope Francis makes another surprise appearance at St. Peter's, greeting restorers of papal tombs
Pope Francis surprises art restorers at St Peter's Basilica, thanking them for their work during his recovery.