St. Peter's Square

American  

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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Example Sentences

Greater Manchester Police said it had detainted 34 protesters in St Peter's Square for suspected terror offences.

From BBC

Also set to be canonised in the solemn ceremony in St Peter's Square on World Mission Day are three nuns who dedicated their lives to the poor and sick, and former Satanic priest Bartolo Longo.

From Barron's

On September 13, 2025, the musical group Clipse, comprising brothers Pusha T and No Malice, became the first rap duo to perform at the Vatican, delivering a powerful rendition of their song “The Birds Don’t Sing” during the “Grace for the World” concert in St. Peter’s Square.

From Salon

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

Giorgio Eramo runs a fresh pasta restaurant near St Peter's square - serving up cacio e pepe and other traditional pasta dishes.

From BBC