St Peter's Basilica to boost security but avoid 'militarisation'

By Crispian Balmer VATICAN CITY, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The Vatican is stepping up security inside St Peter's Basilica after recent acts of vandalism, but wants to avoid the "militarisation" of one of the ...

Photos: Ash Wednesday at St. Peter in Chains

Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains celebrates Ash Wednesday on Wednesday February 18, 2026. Gu and Zhu Yi, a fellow American-born athlete who now competes for China, were paid for "striving for ...
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For its 400th anniversary, St. Peter’s Basilica embraces AI and structural surveillance

Four centuries after its consecration, St. Peter’s Basilica is turning to artificial intelligence and advanced monitoring technology to safeguard its future.
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St. Peter's Basilica to get upgrade for its 400th anniversary

Four hundred years after its consecration, St. Peter's Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling ...
National Catholic Register

St. Peter’s Basilica Marks 400 Years With Newly Opened Areas and Digital Access

The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter’s — including the full terrace — and roll out a ‘SmartPass’ digital entry system ...
Arlington Catholic Herald

St. Peter’s marks 400 years with newly opened areas and digital access

As the Basilica of St. Peter approaches the 400th anniversary of its consecration, the Vatican has announced a slate of liturgical and cultural initiatives.

Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 400th anniversary

The Vatican is marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s Basilica with a host of visitor-friendly ...
Greek Reporter

Why Michelangelo Wanted the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica Built as a Greek Cross

When the Vatican appointed the sculptor and architect Michelangelo to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, he based it on the Greek ...