Vatican Unveils Comprehensive 400th Anniversary Program to Open New Sections of St. Peter’s Basilica and Introduce Advanced SmartPass System in Rome

Tdpelmedia | 18-02-2026 10:35am |

[»] Jump to Summary... As St. Peter’s Basilica approaches its 400th anniversary, the Vatican is unveiling a wide-ranging program of spiritual, cultural, and technological initiatives. The aim is to improve visitor experiences, protect the basilica’s sacred atmosphere, and open areas that have never been accessible to the public before. Consecrated on November 18, 1626, by

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