Journey to the 2006 7 · Vatican City, two generations of the Pope

To Rome, Vatican City is a must.

Last years the Vatican is just before a Sunday of Easter, are catching up with old Pope John Paul II presided over the large religious mass, then it is very busy at that. Pope to lead red Archbishop, but Archbishop, Sage, lay out their procession, hold all kinds of things to the blessing of the people on the square, the scene warm and touching. I also had the honour from a red Archbishop hands took a bunch of green olive and a printed brochure, Jesus stands in these two things, of course, is the Holy things, do not dare to casually dropped, I rode all the way back to China, now also treasured in my wardrobe. Results due to the mass, many scenes are not open to the public, that left many regrets.

Now once again came to the Vatican, time also Coincidently, is two weeks before Easter, it is just as well today do not have a large mass.

But the huge round Saint Peter square remains very busy at the square around the top of the huge cylindrical stand form different guardian angel sculpture, quietly watching the world's tumult. From the world of followers waving the banner of their respective dioceses, waiting for the new Pope prayer on Sunday afternoon of routine. Do not think that these followers are some of the trappings of the old game, on the contrary, turntables, are energetic, cheerful and vigorous young men dressed in the fashion, even many groups of pupils, if not the scenery surrounding the Tribunal, I really thought it was a serie of the racetrack.

It's still early, quickly seize the time to visit.

Plaza on the right there is a meandering long nearly 100 meters into the team has Saint Peter Cathedral, it seems to go in and had to queue. Top team, Rome from strong sunlight soon roasted I see, see to many people also suit, sweating, also have to grin and bear it. Had to step up, and then finally stood to St Peter's Church in the shadows, a long sigh of relief, relaxation and a cool Ah.

Eh, the team did not go into the Church, but to turn a corner, along the Church wall extends indefinitely.

This is where to go? himself，. The original into the Cathedral without Queuing, but has discharged more than half an hour, not willing to give up a little. He, along with many true anyway. Asked the Administration next to the staff, the results did not understand that only know of one year before the opening one, appears to be good things, Ah, huh, encourage her to continue to adhere to. Another row of twenty minutes, see mighty Wu next to a statue of Pope, yigugu Spring flows into the foot of a white marble statue of a pond, many persons around water, next to the add-in should be a Holy spring. Thirsty I snuggle past drank water saturation, it really cool sweet Ah. Next follow the crowd walked into an underground entrance.

So here is the history of the Pope's grave.

Central corridor walls on both sides dig out one by one each of grottoes, caves, buried a Pope or sages Saints, every cemetery and the sarcophagus of style is different, there was also a Saint or guardian angel statue. Near the end of the corridor, people suddenly walk, here is Paul II Pope's grave. Paul II Pope cemetery area smaller, the coffin was buried in the ground, the ground is only a small altar, concise, cemetery No Angel statue sculpture, and other style of Pope cemetery are slightly different. A lot of people kneeling next to the cemetery, with tears in their eyes, do not want to leave, kneeling not go in person to touch at the tomb of John Paul II on the ground, and then on the lips kiss. These people's minds of devout faith moved.

Out of the underground burial grounds, and visited the Court Church, Saint Peter Francis Church and Vatican behind the small garden, everywhere in the Virgin and Jesus Holy images, there are ancient painters famous paintings, it is necessary to look also really use a lot of time.

Outside the square came there cheers, watch, the Pope's prayer time is coming.

Back to the square, the square atmosphere more warmly, people use mountain breath like cheers looks forward to the tsunami and the Pope.

Square edges a higher buildings right second window hanging side above the red banner, embroiders the Tribunal's badge, later, the Pope will appear in this window.

At noon, the square suddenly burst out deafening cheers, Pope appears in the window.

The square of the crowd cheered champion raises, as a member of the gods '. Compared to old Pope John Paul II, the new Pope apparently more young and energetic, his voice is full of strength and enthusiasm. He used the Italian and English people on the square about his thoughts on the past week and inspiration, and pray for world peace. The crowd erupted from time to time out amidst loud cheers to respond to him.

Belief in the power of moving!

(Saint Peter's Cathedral)

(The Vatican's guards, they are uniform or m-lang Michelangelo design?)

(Buried in the graveyard of Pope's underground, see blessed)

(Presiding over Easter mass of Pope John Paul II, saw the blessed)

(Attend Easter mass procession of Red Archbishop, surrounded from the world of followers)

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