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Vatican to install webcam at St. Peter’s tomb for remote viewing

by Heather Preston

The Vatican is to install a webcam at St. Peter's tomb to allow Catholics worldwide to visit the sacred site remotely.

The installation, scheduled for 2nd December, is part of a broader effort to use technology to connect with more people as the 2025 Jubilee approaches.

The camera will be located beneath the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, providing a live view of the tomb of St. Peter, considered the Church’s first pope.

Another webcam will focus on the basilica’s Holy Door, which is opened only during Jubilee years. Pilgrims who walk through this door receive blessings for the forgiveness of sins, a key tradition during Jubilee celebrations.

The Vatican described the initiative as a way to offer “symbolic access” to those unable to make the pilgrimage to Rome, according to the Associated Press.

The Jubilee, which occurs every 25 years, is expected to bring 32 million pilgrims to the city. Pope Francis will officially open the Holy Door on Christmas Eve with a Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

In addition to the webcams, the Vatican is launching a new magazine for the Holy Year, which will include a section where Pope Francis responds to reader questions.

These measures are part of the Vatican’s broader effort to enhance accessibility and communication with Catholics around the world.

 

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