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St. Peter's Square

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noun

  1. a square surrounded by colonnades, forming a boundary of and an entrance to Vatican City, leading to St. Peter's: designed by Giovanni Bernini and built during the 17th century.


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On Sunday, Leo will preside over Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square before delivering a typically political blessing which is especially anticipated this year.

From Barron's Apr. 3, 2026

When white smoke rose over the Sistine Chapel last May and Leo’s election was announced to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square, many people’s reaction was puzzlement as they quickly googled him on their smartphones.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 21, 2026

Temperatures are at such a high that Pope Leo moved his weekly audience from St. Peter's Square to an indoor venue in the Vatican.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2025

He soon after addressed a jubilant crowd at St. Peter's Square by his new adopted name: Pope Leo XIV.

From Salon May 8, 2025

A large but peaceful meeting, containing many women and children, was held in St. Peter's Square, Manchester, to hear speeches by Hunt and other popular leaders.

From A Short History of English Liberalism by Blease, Walter Lyon

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