Vatican City State: History and Residences

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34 new Swiss Guards have taken their Oaths at a Ceremony on May 6th
The Ceremony took place on May 6th which marks the date of the 1527 Sack of Rome.
The Swiss Guards at the Vatican were established in 1506 under Julius II.

 

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A look at the historic Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary Major Basilica)

 

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A look at the Chair of Saint Peter,which was once enclosed within an altar at St Peters and was gifted by HRE Charles II to Pope John VIII in 875.

 

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Pope John Paul II's Inauguration as Pontiff took place on October 16th ,1977
Royal guests included ,King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia,King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium ,Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte of Luxembourg Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace of Monaco.

Inauguration of Pope John Paul II, 1978

 

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St. Peter's Baldachin which looms over the over the high altar of St Peter's at the Vatican has been undergoing restoration and its hoped it will be completed by the end of October this year.​

 

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A look at the Shrine of Norwegian Saint and King St Olaf at the Church of Saints Ambrose and Charles Borromeo in Rome.
His feast day is the 29th of July

 

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The death of controversial liberal Peruvian Dominican Priest ,Rev Gustavo Gutiérrez was announced earlier .
His liberal theology caused him to face criticism in the 80's from the conservative elements in the Vatican.

 

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A look at the collections of modern and contemporary art in the Vatican Museums

 

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The 700 year old English College of Rome has opened its door to the public for the very first time