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.
Papal Swiss Guards commemorate the anniversary of the defense of Leonine City in the Yard of the Belvedere in Vatican City. Swiss Guards in metal armor march with halberds. A Swiss Guard with a flag leads the march. General staff of the Vatican Army present at the ceremony.
Cardinal Roncalli proclaimed Pope in Vatican City. People gather at St Peter's Square in large numbers to watch the ceremony. He adopts the name of John XXIII. Crowd greets their new Pope. Pope addresses the people from the balcony of Sistine Chapel.
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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