Tag Archive | Vatican

St Peter’s “Rock Star” Pope celebrates 1-year anniversary

Pope Francis  has had an eventful first year,  named Time magazine's "Man of the Year" and appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Pope Francis has had an eventful first year, named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year”, portrayed in graffiti as a superhero, and  appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Angry Birds!

Animal Rights groups are pleading with the Pope Francis to stop releasing Doves in St perter's Square after several incidents where the peace symbols became sitting ducks for preditory crows and gulls

“Doves of Peace”, released by Pope Francis in front of the crowds in St Perter’s Square, became sitting ducks for predatory crows and gulls

After the heavenly election….

The job from Hell

The job from Hell              ” Let’s hope this one stays for life!”

Diet of [silk] Worms

Tailors prepare 3 sets, [S,M,L], of Papal robes: each consisting of a Cassock with wide silk sleeves and 33 silk buttons and a silk sash

Tailors prepare 3 sets, [S,M,L], of Papal outfits: each consisting of a Cassock with wide silk sleeves and 33 silk buttons and a silk sash

Dressing the New Pope

"Put some wood on those stoves; it's chilly in here"

“Put some wood on those stoves; it’s chilly in here”      [  Family Gammarelli: Tailors to the Popes for over 200 years.]

Chimney installed in Sistine Chapel

Michaelangelo wasn't expecting this!

Humble chimney upstages Michelangelo’s masterpiece as millions watch for smoke signalling election of new Pope

Cardinals arrive in Rome for the Conclave*

"Didn't we meet in Cardinal Sin 101?"

“Didn’t we meet in Cardinal Sin 101?”                         *[except Cardinal Keith O’Brien who has resigned due to sexual misconduct]

Situation Popeless

Pope Benedict shocks world by announcing his resignation.

Pope Benedict shocks world by announcing his resignation.

Dogma Bites Pope!

"E con spirito twitter"

“et cum spiritu twitter”