Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 400th anniversary

The Vatican is marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s Basilica with a host of visitor-friendly initiatives, including expanding access to its spectacular terrace and its ...
National Catholic Register

St. Peter’s Basilica Marks 400 Years With Newly Opened Areas and Digital Access

The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter’s — including the full terrace — and roll out a ‘SmartPass’ digital entry system ...
National Catholic Register

St. Peter’s Basilica Unveils New Stations of the Cross

A cycle of paintings by Swiss artist Manuel Dürr has been installed for Lent, marking the basilica’s quadricentennial.
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St. Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe for 400th anniversary

The whole terrace on top of St Peter's Basilica will soon be open to the public, complete with a cafe, the Vatican said on ...

Vatican expands tourist experience at St. Peter’s Basilica

Vatican expands tourist experience at St. Peter’s Basilica as pizza now offered - Fancy a pizza with a view?
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Tens of thousands file into St. Peter’s Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis

Faithful pay their respects to Pope Francis lying in state inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) VATICAN CITY (AP) — So many mourners ...
Catholic Standard

For its 400th anniversary, Saint Peter’s Basilica to get 21st-century upgrade

Four hundred years after its consecration, Saint Peter’s Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling plans for AI-powered translation services, expanded pilgrim access and ...
WDSU

St. Peter's Basilica stays open overnight for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout

So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout, ...