Saint Peter's Basilica

Cultural  

1. The largest Christian church building in the world, located in the Vatican. The residence of the pope adjoins it, and many ceremonies and speeches connected with the pope's administration take place there. Raphael and Michelangelo contributed to its design and decoration.

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Example Sentences

Pope Francis looks on ahead of the Easter Vigil in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, April 16, 2022.

From Reuters • Apr. 16, 2022

On Tuesday, the Vatican press office announced that Francis will “consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary” on March 25 in a ceremony in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2022

He said he will host a Monday morning Mass broadcast by World Vision from the same altar where Saint John Paul II’s remains lie in rest in Saint Peter’s Basilica.

From Fox News • May 17, 2020

Ludovico Sergardi, who oversaw public works at Saint Peter’s Basilica, helped introduce the beveled black basalt cobblestones, known as sampietrini, which are central to the city’s charm.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2018

Constantine built the first church on the site where Saint Peter's Basilica now stands.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2013