11K views · 730 reactions | Take a look at this a rare image of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome almost devoid of tourists. Normally, over 20,000 people visit this holy site of the Roman Catholic church every day. The foundation stone was laid in 1506 and construction took around 120 years. And it’s still pretty impressive to this day! Hands up who would like to visit the Basilica themselves one day! ⛪  Rome, Italy⁠  instagram.com/roberto_celestri | DW Travel | Facebook

The College of Cardinals and over 20,000 faithful accompany the transfer of Pope Francis' mortal remains to St. Peter's Basilica. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, presided at the Rite of Translation from the Casa Santa Marta to the Vatican Basilica on Wednesday morning. For the next three days, the faithful may pay their respects to the late Pope as his body lies in state until Friday evening. | Vatican News

167K views · 1.5K reactions | BREAKING Pope Francis makes surprise appearance in St. Peter's Basilica @catholicarena #catholic #pope #roma | Catholic Arena | Facebook