Vatican City State: History and Residences

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Election of Pope Paul VI:

Election of Pope John Paul I:

Election of Pope John Paul II:

Election of Pope Benedict XVI:

Election of Pope Francis:

Pope John XXI (c. 1215 – 20 May 1277), born Pedro Julião, was the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church from 8 September 1276 to his death. He is the only ethnically Portuguese pope in history. He is sometimes identified with the logician and herbalist Peter of Spain, which would make him the only pope to have been a physician.
This was the only Portuguese Pope, although there had been another Pope born in what is now Portuguese territory centuries before.
More information: Pope John XXI - Wikipedia

Portrait of Pope John XXI, in Gallery of the Archbishops of Braga.

Tomb of Pope John XXI in Viterbo Cathedral.

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A documentary on the Pontifical Swiss Guard ,they really are in the limelight this week with the Funeral of Pope Francis.

 

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The Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of Rome's four major papal basilicas, along with the basilicas of Saint John in the Lateran, Saint Peter's, and Saint Mary Major, as well as one of the city’s Seven Pilgrim Churches.
It lies within Italian territory, but the Holy See owns the basilica and it is part of the Vatican's extraterritoriality.
More information: Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls - Wikipedia

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The Conclave and the Election of Pope Pius XII in 1939.

The Coronation of Pope Pius XII in 1939.

 

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An engraving of old St Peters and the Vatican (c1450)

The demolition of old St Peters and building the new basilica in the 1530's

 

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A video of an interview that Pope Francis gave to the ESNE television network in 2021 was released.

Pope Francis on the role of the Apostle Peter - Vatican News

In a previously unreleased interview by the ESNE television network, Pope Francis reflects on biblical passages recounting the dialogue between Jesus ...

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A papal conclave is a gathering of the College of Cardinals convened to elect the Bishop of Rome, also known as the pope. Catholics consider the pope to be the apostolic successor of Saint Peter and the earthly head of the Catholic Church. It has the longest dynasty of historical methods of electing a particular head of state that remains in use to the present day.
The 1492 papal conclave was the first to be held in the Sistine Chapel.
More information: Papal conclave - Wikipedia

The Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church proclaiming a papal death.

 

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The Pontifical Swiss Guard, also known as the Papal Swiss Guard or simply Swiss Guard, is an armed forces, guard of honour, and protective security unit, maintained by the Holy See to protect the Pope and the Apostolic Palace within the territory of the Vatican City State. Established in 1506 under Pope Julius II, it is among the oldest military units in continuous operation and is sometimes called "the world's smallest army".
The Swiss Guard is recognised by its Renaissance-era dress uniform, consisting of a tunic striped in red, dark blue, and yellow; high plumed helmet; and traditional weapons such as the halberd.
More information: Swiss Guard - Wikipedia

The conclave of Pope Pius V, with Swiss Guard guarding the entrance.

 

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The history of St. Peter’s Basilica and its rebuilding in the 16th century

 

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Video about the presentation of the Popes since 1922:

 

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In 2013 the late Pope Francis took a camera crew on a tour of the Papal Residence at the Vatican.