Vatican Architecture and Sculptures

Iconic views of St. Peter's Basilica and surrounding sculptures, illustrating the grandeur of Vatican architecture and religious significance.

Poland, Krakow, Church of Saints Peter and Paul with statues of the Apostles in the foreground.

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Church of Santa Lucia in the village of Suchitoto. El Salvador, Central America.

Stone statue of a philosopher in a niche

People in large numbers gather for the Easter Sunday service in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. State of Vatican City.

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Easter mass at Saint Peter's basilica

John of Nepomuk Statue on Charles bridge.

General view of St. Peter's square during a mass for the Jubilee of the sick and healthcare workers led by Italian Archbishop Rino Fisichella at St. Peters square in the Vatican on April 6, 2025. At the end of the celebration, Pope Francis, 88, made a surprise appearance, greeting the crowd in St. Peters Square. The pontiff, still recovering from a recent hospitalization for pneumonia, was wheeled through the square and offered a brief greeting: A good Sunday to all. Thank you very much. It was his first public appearance since being discharged from the hospital two weeks ago.

Apostles sculptures at Church of the Apostles St. Peter and Paul in Old Town of Krakow, Poland, Europe

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Celebrants walk in St. Peter's Square during the rehearsal of the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) torchlight procession presided by Pope Francis to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, at the Vatican on Good Friday April 02, 2021. Covid-19 forced the Vatican to reorganize the celebrations marking the Holy Week. The Way of the Cross torchlight procession, usually celebrated at Rome's Colosseum with a great participation of faithful, has been moved to an empty St. Peter's Square..

Marble Sculpture of Saints at the Main Entrance of the Salzburg Cathedral, Austria, Europe

Faith Statue with the Holy Graal - located in front of Gran Madre Church

Statues of the Apostles on St Peter's Basilica, San Pietro in Vaticano, Basilica of St Peter in the Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe

Statue of Saint Peter in front of St. Peter's Basilica, St. peter's Square in Vatican City

Guatemala, Highlands, Antigua, Saint Joseph Cathedral

the basilica of fatima, fatima, estremadura and ribatejo, portugal

Vatican, Vatican. 01st Apr, 2022. Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2022/04/01 Pope Francis receiving a delegation of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, in Vatican City, Vatican, 01 April 2022. Pope Francis on the day apologised to representatives of Canadian Indigenous peoples for the suffering they endured in Catholic residential schools in the North American country Photograph by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. Credit: Independent Photo Agency/Alamy Live News

Carving details at the Saint Isaac´s Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia

Liturgy commemorating and honoring the victims of the 1932-1933 Holodomor and the Russian-Ukrainian war started in 2014 in the Madeleine basilica, Paris, France.

Saint Paul statue facade, Papal Basilica of Saint Paul, Rome, Italy. One of 4 Papal basilicas, established over Saint Paul's burial place in 324 by Emperor Constantine.

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-18. Easter Ceremony and Benediction urbi et orbi in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-18. Ceremonie de Paques et benediction urbi et orbi sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

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Palermo, Sicily. Holy week in Palermo where building are adorned with purple flags and Roman soldiers re-enact the events of Easter.

Figures of saints, in front of Peter and Paul Church, Krakow, Lesser Poland, Krakow, Poland, Europe

Easter mass at Saint Peter's basilica

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Catholic Church in Tunisia. Tunis. Tunisia. Africa. (Photo by: Claudia Rolando/REDA&CO/UIG)

Religion Statue with cross - located in front of Gran Madre Church, Turin

Faith Statue with the Holy Graal - located in front of Gran Madre Church

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Angels Unawares, a bronze sculpture by Timothy Schmalz installed in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City State.

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In the old town of Palermo, statue of the saint in Maria Santissima Assunta Cathedral, Unesco World Heritage Site, Sicily, Italy, Europe

A General View of Saint Peter's Square during a canonization mass.

Cuba National Cemetery - Cemetario de Cristobal Colon.

Children hold a rainbow flag as Pope Francis speaks to the crowd during his Angelus prayer from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St Peter's Square. Vatican.

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-17. Easter Ceremony and Benediction urbi et orbi in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-17. Ceremonie de Paques et benediction urbi et orbi sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Journey of Little Amal. A 3.5 metre-tall puppet representing Amal, a young Syrian refugee, is seen at its arrival in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Vatican.

Children hold a rainbow flag as Pope Francis speaks to the crowd during his Angelus prayer from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St Peter's Square. Vatican.

Statue of Mary, Marienplatz, Munich, Germany

Vatican City, St. Peter's Square, during the recitation of the Angelus the Promoting Committee of the March PerugiAssisi for Peace together with the pupils, teachers and parents of the 'Yellow River' Comprehensive Institute of Rome, the Municipality of Assisi, Province of Perugia, Article 21, Cipsi to say: 'STOP! War is madness. In the photo the flag of peace

Statue in front of Gozo Cathedral, Victoria, Gozo Island, Malta.

Spain, , Madrid, Catedral de la Almudena and statue of Pope John Paul

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-17. Easter Ceremony and Benediction urbi et orbi in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-17. Ceremonie de Paques et benediction urbi et orbi sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Inauguration of the Vatican's Christmas tree and crib in St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy. (Photo by: Antoine Mekary/Godong/UIG)

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-17. Easter Ceremony and Benediction urbi et orbi in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-17. Ceremonie de Paques et benediction urbi et orbi sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Priest at St Peter's basilica

Nuns and tourists meet in the courtyard of the Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi, Italy

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-17. Easter Ceremony and Benediction urbi et orbi in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-17. Ceremonie de Paques et benediction urbi et orbi sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican

Basilica of St. Martin, people at Candlelight procession at the eve of Blutritt equestrian procession Weingarten Oberschwaben-Allgäu Baden-Württemberg Germany

Poll photo collection. Rome: visit to the Vatican City. Group of clergymen on Sint-Pietersplein with the Sint-Pietersbasiliek and the Egyptian obelisk in the background. December 1937. Italy, Rome, Vatican City

Nativity scene with Christmas tree in Piazza san Pietro outside of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy

Pope Francis presides the Palm Sunday mass at St Peter's square in the Vatican on March 24, 2024.

Figures of saints, St Peter's Basilica, Italy, Rome, Vatican City, Europe

Fatima, Portugal, April 25, 2014: The Sanctuary of Fatima, which is also referred to as the Basilica of Lady Fatima, Portugal, Europe

The faithful carry a cross along the pilgrimage route to the Holy Door of St. Peters Basilica during the Catholic Jubilee Year 2025 at the Vatican on February 22, 2025. The day marks the Jubilee of Deacons, a celebration dedicated to ordained ministers in the Church.

People with candles going round church during Easter celebrations, Aleksander Nevski church, Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe

A general view shows attendees and Pope Francis during the weekly general audience at San Damaso courtyard in The Vatican..

Rome. Monument to Giordano Bruno.. Sculpture of the monk Dominican Giordano Bruno in the square of flowers. Rome. Italy.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. World Youth Day 2023. Portugal.

LOURDES - JUNE - 15 - 2019: Christian cross on a background the Basilica of our Lady of the Rosary in Lourdes, France

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-15. Easter Ceremony in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-15. Ceremonie de Paques sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Statue of Saint Nicholas. Court of the Catapano. Bari. Puglia. Italy

Argentina, Buenos Aires. Metropolitan Cathedral (aka Cathedral of the Holy Trinity). Mausoleum of General San Martín. (Editorial Use Only)

Statue of Christ bearing his cross in front of the baroque-styled Holy Cross church on the Royal Route, Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Poland

Campagnile on the Venice Markusplatz with the Archangel Gabriel on the top Campagnile on the Venice Markusplatz with the Archangel Gabriel on the top

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Statue of Stefan Wyszynski, prelate of poland outside St Josephs church in Warsaw

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Statue of the Pope at Cathedral in Mende, France

Guards at Mausoleum of General Jose de San Martin in Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Children hold a rainbow flag as Pope Francis speaks to the crowd during his Angelus prayer from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St Peter's Square. Vatican.

Vatican CITY. St. Peter's Square, recitation of the Angelus. In the photo Ukrainian faithful demonstrate against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Vatican City, St. Peter's Square, during the recitation of the Angelus the Promoting Committee of the March PerugiAssisi for Peace together with the pupils, teachers and parents of the 'Yellow River' Comprehensive Institute of Rome, the Municipality of Assisi, Province of Perugia, Article 21, Cipsi to say: 'STOP! War is madness. In the picture children with the peace flag

The exit of the pilgrims from St Peter's Basilica after the beatification ceremony of Joan of Arc, Vatican, photo from L'Illustration, No 3452, April 24, 1909.

Poll photo collection. Rome: visit to the Vatican City. Group of clergymen on Sint-Pietersplein with the Sint-Pietersbasiliek and the Egyptian obelisk in the background. December 1937. Italy, Rome, Vatican City

Moroccan Royal Guard looking after the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat. Morocco

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-17. Easter Ceremony and Benediction urbi et orbi in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-17. Ceremonie de Paques et benediction urbi et orbi sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

St Augustine Feast of Valletta, Malta. Festively decorated street with banners for St Augustine Feast in the old town of Valletta, Malta. Flaming, arrow pierced heart - symbol of St Augustine

Vatican City, St. Peter's Square, during the recitation of the Angelus the Promoting Committee of the March PerugiAssisi for Peace together with the pupils, teachers and parents of the 'Yellow River' Comprehensive Institute of Rome, the Municipality of Assisi, Province of Perugia, Article 21, Cipsi to say: 'STOP! War is madness. In the photo the flag of peace

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tours the Sistine Chapel, in Vatican City, the Holy See on June 28, 2021.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gets a tour of the Vatican from Chief of Protocol Monsignor Jose Bettancourt during a visit to Vatican City and Rome, Italy, on January 14, 2014.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. World Youth Day 2023. Portugal.

Pilgrims in Lourdes.

Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at the Sacre-Coeur, Montmartre, Paris, France, Europe

Statue of Faith, Seville Cathedral, Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, Seville, Spain

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-15. Easter Ceremony in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-15. Ceremonie de Paques sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Vatican, Vatican. 01st Apr, 2022. Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2022/04/01 Indigenous artists from across Canada walk in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis on the day apologised to representatives of Canadian Indigenous peoples for the suffering they endured in Catholic residential schools in the North American country Photograph by Alessia Giuliani /Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. Credit: Independent Photo Agency/Alamy Live News

Pope Francis during the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) torchlight procession at the ancient Colosseum (Colosseo, Colisee) on Good Friday. Vatican.

Giuseppe Renato Greco, The Calvary of Manduria, Manduria, Taranto, Apulia, Italy

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-18. Easter Ceremony and Benediction urbi et orbi in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-18. Ceremonie de Paques et benediction urbi et orbi sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Lourdes (south-western France). The Rosary Basilica, commonly known as the Lower Basilica, and the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Upper Basilica, belong to the complex of the sanctuaries of Lourdes. Statue of the Crowned Virgin illuminated. In the background, the fortress. (Photo by: Duffour/Andia/UIG)

Holy mass in Paris during Pope Benedict XVI 's visit to France Crowd cheering the Pope

Crowds cheering Pope Benedict XVI outside Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

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