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my lil' praya' wit da Pope I didn't think I was going to be able to see the pope while going to Vatican City, but was fortunate to experience the first assembly of 2002. Hardly moving at all, as if he was asleep, he was rolled down the center of the auditorium. Then, when on stage he talked as if he was asleep. And then, almost I fell asleep. But, because the assembly was more of a nationalist rally having groups of pilgrims from all over the world chanting and cheering for their country when announced, the vibrant environment kept everyone alive. It was interesting to see the pope in real person, and hear him speak many different languages. The city itself kept me busy and to find the opportunity to see Pope John Paul, I was overwhelmed. Click on the "Vatican" link or scroll down the page to view pictures of Vatican City. |
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The Pope rolling
down the main aisle near the Croatian pilgrims.
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The huge auditorium
in which the Pope and his bishops conducted the assembly.
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The throne
where Pope John sits and its cool abstract artwork of Jesus.
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The nativity
display outside
St. Peter's Basilica |
St. Peter's
Basilica, one of my favorite sites.
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St. Peter's
Basilica and the famous square in front.
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The main altar
within St. Peter's Basilica
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The main altar
within St. Peter's Basilica
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The main altar
within St. Peter's Basilica
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The main altar
and the nice fresco above
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The architecture
of the basilica
is very nice and worth spending time to look at. |
The fresco
up close and the chamber where I am going to climb up to.
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The view of
Vatican from the top of
St. Peters Basilica is memorable. |
The view of
Vatican from the top of
St. Peters Basilica is memorable. |
The auditorium
where the assembly was held.
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These pictures
weren't planed out it just happened to turn out picture perfect.
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These pictures
weren't planed out it just happened to turn out picture perfect.
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The main attracting
museums of Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel below
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The rest of
Vatican and
Rome in the distance |
Looking down
into the gardens of Vatican City.
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The gardens
of Vatican City
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The top of
St. Peter's where I took great pictures and completed a great workout.
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The top of
St. Peter's up close
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The famous
Pieta within St. Peter's.
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The picture
I wasn't suppose to take within the Sistine chapel.
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Michaelangelo
is one talented artist.
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The stories
of the bible in the Sistine Chapel
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