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sediarios

The Pontifical Seditionaries, a peculiar figure at the service of the Pope

The pontifical seditionaries are a group of people traditionally at the service of the pope. The sediarios, dressed in full dress, were once the men who were given the honor of carrying the pontiff's throne on their shoulders during liturgical celebrations.

Hernan Sergio Mora

28 Apr 2023
vatican gendarmerie

The Gendarmerie. The unknown Vatican security corps

Some 150 members make up this corps, less "showy" than the Swiss Guard, which is responsible for the Pope's public order functions, the security of the confines of the Vatican City State, the care of the property of the Vatican Museums, in addition to its role as judicial police.

Hernan Sergio Mora

14 Apr 2023
holy week

How St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square look during Holy Week

Every year, the Holy Week and Easter celebrations at the Vatican involve a huge amount of work for which the 'army' of workers in charge of getting everything ready is dedicated for weeks.

Hernan Sergio Mora

3 Apr 2023