Summary

Unused / unissued footage - locations and dates unknown or unclear. <br/> <br/>Rome, Italy - 1953 or 1954? <br/> <br/>L/S cars arriving at the Vatican. Group of sombre-faced nuns. L/S of crowds. Various shots of Pope Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli) placing wreath on the statue of the Virgin Mary at the Piazza di Spagna to inaugurate Marian Year. <br/> <br/>Night scenes of crowds outside Vatican with flares. Shots of the Vatican decorated with lights. M/S of Pope on the Pontifical Chair through the crowds. Pope on the balcony at night conducting service or blessing.

Source British Pathé
Title POPE INAUGURATES MARIAN YEAR
Description Unused / unissued footage - locations and dates unknown or unclear.

Rome, Italy - 1953 or 1954?

L/S cars arriving at the Vatican. Group of sombre-faced nuns. L/S of crowds. Various shots of Pope Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli) placing wreath on the statue of the Virgin Mary at the Piazza di Spagna to inaugurate Marian Year.

Night scenes of crowds outside Vatican with flares. Shots of the Vatican decorated with lights. M/S of Pope on the Pontifical Chair through the crowds. Pope on the balcony at night conducting service or blessing.
Archive British Pathe
Year 1954
Duration 00:01:14:00
Stock Black & White
Sound Mute
Film ID 2787.08

Keywords

Rome Italy Vatican crowds Pope Pius XII Eugenio Pacelli statues Virgin Mary night scenes
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