Saint Peter's Square (Latin: Forum Sancti Petri, Italian: Piazza San Pietro [ˈpjattsa sam ˈpjɛːtro]) is a large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave in Rome, directly west of the neighborhood of Borgo.

The space of the square is dominated by the maternal gaze of the Madonna and Child, “Mother of the Church”. It is a large mosaic copy of the fifteenth-century icon of the “Mater Ecclesiae” (Mother of the Church”) venerated with this title inside the Basilica in …

1 day ago · Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, leads the recitation of the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 24, 2025. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza) About 27 cardinals living in Rome and dozens of members of the Roman Curia sat to the side as Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, knelt before the ...

The fabulous St Peter’s Square, Vatican City is something you must see when visiting Rome. It’s also a great free attraction, so being on a budget is no excuse not to visit! Read on to discover all about the history, obelisk, and architecture.

2 days ago · The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery, with the first prayer service scheduled for 9 p.m. Rome time on Monday ...

10 hours ago · People join Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, in reciting the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 24, 2025. Cardinals living in Rome, leaders of the Roman Curia and the faithful joined the nighttime prayer. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza) Faithful unite in St. Peter’s Square praying for pope’s health

17 hours ago · Pope Francis' health shows improvement but condition remains critical 02:19. Vatican City — Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square Monday evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis ...

St Peter’s Square or Piazza San Pietro is one of the world’s most famous squares and one of the most breath-taking. Designed by Bernini during the seventeenth century, it houses over 300,000 people.

14 hours ago · People wait in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican for the start of a rosary vigil prayer for Pope Francis' recovery. AP Thousands of people gathered at St. Peter’s Square to pray for Pope Francis, expressing grief for his illness, hope for his recovery, and appreciation for his efforts to guide the ...

16 hours ago · Young people, families, priests, nuns, cardinals residing in Rome, heads of Dicasteries, and members of the Roman Curia gathered in St. Peter’s Square at 9 p.m. on February 24, the tenth day of the Pope’s hospitalization at Gemelli Hospital, for the recitation of the Rosary led by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, who in his ...