| Coronation Of Pope Paul VI | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1712 |
| Catalog #: | 362208 | |
| Clip Number: | 362208-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 036-054-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:30:30 - 00:33:28 | |
| Location: | Vatican, Rome, Italy | |
| Year Shot: | 1963 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Religious LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Italy, Rome, Vatican City ( Holy See ) PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Religious PERSONALITIES: Pope Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini) RELIGION: Christianity, Roman Catholic RELIGION: Pope | |
| Description: | A spectacle for the ages - the coronation of Pope Paul VI - draws more than 250,000 people to St. Peter's Square. The rites that solemnize the elevation of Giovanni Cardinal Montini to the chair of St. Peter are carried out with all of the traditional pomp and splendor of the Church. From the Vatican Palace the procession winds through the Square to an alter erected on the steps of St. Peter's. For the first time in a century the ceremonies are held out-of-doors. As dusk falls, the entire scene takes on an air of breath-taking beauty. The Pope celebrates a pontifical Mass and then is crowned with the triple tiara. He promises to carry on the work of Pope John XXIII. Vatican, Rome, Italy A quarter of a million people standing in St. Peter’s Square to watch the Coronation of a Pope. MS - Pope is being carried out sitting in St Peter's Chair blessing the people. MCUS - Different denominations of priest taking part in the procession. MS - An altar on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica. MS - Some of the Dignitaries from other countries, including the King of Belgium. MCUS - The Pope celebrates the Mass with an altar that faces the throngs. MCUS - Papal tiara. MS - Pope wearing the Papal tiara blessing the people. | |
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