Pope Pius XII is seen with New York's Joseph Francis Cardinal Spellman before the former’s death. A large crowd assembled in Rome. The body of Pope Pius XII lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City). Crowds pass and pay their last respects. Two Vatican Guards stand by the bier. Scene shifts to crowds filling the St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. The College of Cardinals meets to elect Angelo Cardinal Roncalli who takes on the name Pope John XXIII. Church bells peal. Pope John XXIII stands and blesses the huge crowd from the balcony.
The 80th birthday of Pope Pius XII in Vatican City. Pope Pius XII is being carried into Saint Peter’s Basilica as he sits on the sedia gestatoria with large white ostrich fans (flabella) during a procession. Pope Pius XII blesses the crowds from the sedia gestatoria chair. The Holy Spirit depicted as a dove on the apse of the Saint Peter’s Basilica. Priests praying for Pope Pius XII. Pope Pius XII blesses the congregation during a mass to celebrate his 80th birthday.
Scenes following news of death of Pope John XXIII in Vatican City,Rome. Large crowd of civilians gather at the Saint Peter's Square. They place pictures of Pope John XXIII. Civilians pray for the recovery of Pope's illness in front of the windows of Pope apartment. Past scenes show: Pope John XXIII meets with the bishops.
Pope Pius XII imparts blessing at Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. View of Saint Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City). Cars parked outside Saint Peter's Basilica. People walk in a street. Pope Pius XII greets many cardinals, bishops, priests, and officials. Pope Pius XII shake hands with cardinals. Some priests kiss the pope’s ring. Views of the Papal throne. The pope walks towards his throne and takes his seat. Pope Pius XII speaks briefly and stands to bless the assembly.
The official state visit of United States Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey to the Vatican City. Hubert H. Humphrey and his wife arrive in the Vatican. A stone Vatican coat of arms carving. They meet Pope Paul VI to explore peace possibilities in the Vietnam War and to make a peace plan. The Vice President presents a papal gift to the Pope. Pope Paul VI inspects a book featured colored reproductions of Raphael’s frescoes in the Vatican.
Bishop Francis Joseph Cardinal Spellman of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York in the Vatican City. Spellman walks holding a crucifix towards Saint Peter's Basilica. A man holds the U.S. flag. Buildings in the background. Other people walk with Spellman. They enter the basilica and Spellman performs religious rites. People pray in the basilica. Spellman meets Pope Pius XII and they discuss amongst themselves.
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