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How a Pirate Became the Pope
How did Baldassarre Cossa, the pirate pope, become the leader of the Catholic Church? From 1410-1415, Cossa reigned as Pope John XXIII, but he wasn't the only pope at the time. In fact, Cossa was one of three popes who struggled to rule...
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B-ROLL - Vigil Prayer Prior To The Canonization Of Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII on April 26, 2014 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/Getty Images)
B-ROLL - Vigil Prayer Prior To The Canonization Of Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII on April 27, 2014 in Rome, Italy. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/Getty Images)
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CLEAN : Vatican makes history with two pope saints day (2)
CLEAN : Vatican makes history with two pope saints day (2)
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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Robert Mugabe, Grace Mugabe, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
Robert Mugabe, Grace Mugabe, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia of Spain, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia of Spain, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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King Albert II of Belgium, Queen Paola of Belgium, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
King Albert II of Belgium, Queen Paola of Belgium, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Georg Ganswein at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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ATMOSPHERE - General Views of Saint Peter's Square at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
ATMOSPHERE - General Views of Saint Peter's Square at Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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HH POPE JOHN
World interest has been focussed on St. Peter's, Rome, where crowds have waited anxiously for the sign that a Pope has been elected. Black smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel indicated that the voting was negative. It was not...
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THE POPE RECEIVES PRESIDENT HEUSS
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FROM ROME TO VENICE
While in Rome, Her Majesty and Prince Philip had a private audience with the Pope. Afterwards, a film record of the occasion was permitted in the Throne Room. ® From Rome to Venice. The royal yacht's arrival brought out Venetian craft...
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ROME HAILS THE QUEEN
At the station, the warmest of greetings were exchanged between the Royal guests and President and Donna Carla Gronchi. Then came the people's welcome on the drive through Rome. At a civic reception at the Capitol, the Mayor presented a...
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THE EASTER BLESSING
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THE PRESIDENT'S TOUR
A downpour at Rome marked the first stop of President Eisenhower's tour of Europe, Asia and Africa. He was welcomed by President Gronchi. Mr Eisenhower went to the Vatican City next morning, and there was a most friendly greeting from...
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THE POPE CROWNED
Highlights of the magnificent ceremony in St. Peter's, Rome. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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THE POPE'S FIRST BLESSING
St. Peter's, Rome, and the Cardinals have made their choice. Over three hundred thousand people, waiting in the Square, witnessed the preparations for the new Pope's appearance on the balcony of the Basilica. Pope John, the twenty-third,...
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THE POPE VISITS A PRISON
Pope John paid a visit to the ""Queen of Heaven Gaol"", in Rome, on the day after Christmas. By this remarkable break with tradition, His Holiness made it clear that the malefactor is never forgotten by the Church. The men crowded round...
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NEW CARDINALS
Dr Godfrey, Archbishop of Westminster, received his summons to the secret Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals. He selected his Cardinals ring. The new College of Cardinals was being increased to the total of 74, the highest in...
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POPE JOHN - A TRIBUTE
People all over the world - of every faith join in mourning the untimely death of Pope John. Born of a humble peasant family, he rose to become Patriarch of Venice as Cardinal Angelo Giuseppi Roncalli. At 76 years of age he was elected...
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CHURCH IN COUNCIL
Our pictures show the Vatican City, and the procession of dignitaries of the Catholic Church to St. Peter's, for the opening of the Ecumenical Council. More than 2,000 representatives from almost every country in the world were meeting...
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T/L - Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/Getty Images)
T/L - Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/Getty Images)
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EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN - Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/Getty Images)
EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN - Pope John Paul II And Pope John XXIII Are Declared Saints During A Vatican Mass at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/Getty Images)
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B-ROLL - Tapestries depicting the late Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII hang on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on April 25, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/Getty Images)
B-ROLL - Tapestries depicting the late Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII hang on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on April 25, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Footage by Giulio Origlia/Getty Images)