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Pope Pius XII blesses Roman Catholic crowds liberation of Rome (WW2)

Crowds gathered in the Saint Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City) in the Vatican City to celebrate Rome’s liberation from Germany during World War II. Pope Pius XII blessing the crowds gathered in Saint Peter's Square from the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica. Crowds cheering in front of the Saint Peter’s Basilica. Bells from Roman Catholic churches ring to celebrate liberation.

Date: 1944, June 6
Duration: 48 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675079437
Coronation of Pope Paul VI in Vatican City at St. Peter's Square.

A crowd of nearly 250,000 people gather at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. Giovanni Cardinal Montini of Milan is elected as Pope Paul VI, following the death of Pope John XXIII. Pope Paul VI blesses the crowds while carried on the sedia gestatoria chair. Two large white ostrich fans (flabella) are carried at either side of the sedia gestatoria. A procession of priests follows the Pope. Papal Swiss Guards in full armor flank the procession. Priests carrying the Papal miters inside Saint Peter’s Basilica. From the Vatican Palace the procession moves through the Square to an altar erected on the steps of St. Peter's. Dignitaries are seated to watch the papal coronation. The ceremonies are held outdoors. Pope Paul VI celebrates a Pontifical Mass and then is crowned with the papal triple tiara made by the people of Milan. He promises to carry on the work of Pope John XXIII. Pope Paul VI imparts his first Apostolic Blessing.

Date: 1963, July 1
Duration: 2 min 53 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039162
United States sailors visit St Peter's Square and the City of Vatican, Rome.

United States sailors visit St Peter's Square and the Vatican City. Tourists walk at St Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro Città del Vaticano, Vatican City) in the Vatican. View of the Saint Peter’s Basilica. Two American sailors walk towards the Fountain of St. Peter's Square by Carlo Maderno at St Peter's Square.

Date: 1922
Duration: 29 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675025999
Pope Paul VI makes a statement to visit Jerusalem during Ecumenical Council's second session in Vatican City.

Pope Paul VI seated on throne during Ecumenical Council's second session in Vatican City. Pope Paul VI makes statement to visit Jerusalem. Catholic church bishops seated. Bishops with Eastern Catholic patriarchs. Statue of Saint Helena by Andrea Bolgi. Pope Paul VI reads a speech. Bishops clapping. Bishops kneel in front of Pope Paul VI to receive his blessing. The Dove of the Holy Spirit on the Apse of St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope Paul VI sits on the sedia gestatoria chair with large white ostrich fans (flabella). Attendants carry the Pope on the sedia gestatoria.

Date: 1963, December 5
Duration: 1 min 24 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675035424
Pope Pius XII greeted by pilgrims and Francis Cardinal Spellman after his recovery from illness in Vatican City, Rome.

Pope Pius XII after his recovery from cerebral hemorrhage in Vatican City, Rome. Pope Pius XII greets and addresses group of pilgrims from a balcony in the Vatican. Archbishop of New York Francis Cardinal Spellman visits to greet Pope Pius XII. Papal Swiss Guards in uniform. After that Pope Pius XII falls due to cerebral hemorrhage.

Date: 1958, October 6
Duration: 50 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675055658
John XXIII is crowned as the Pope at a grand ceremony in the Vatican City.

A coronation ceremony in the Vatican City. A large crowd gathered outside St. Peter's Basilica in St. Peter's Square for th coronation of John XXIII as the Pope. Dignitaries and civilians gathered for the ceremony. John XXIII being carried into the Basilica on a chair. Representatives of various nations at the ceremony. Pope John XXIII appears in the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. People cheer as the Pope is crowned with the Triregnum. Bells ring to mark the crowning of the new Pope.

Date: 1958
Duration: 1 min 37 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057799