Tuesday 19 February 2013

Benedict XVI : 5

Pope Benedict XVI vestments
Benedict XVI celebrated Mass in the Sistine Chapel on the day after
his election in April 2005 for the College of Cardinals and Papal Household.


Pope Benedict XVI vestments
The scene in the Sistine Chapel at the First Mass of Pope Benedict XVI.
The free-standing altar brought in for the occasion has, happily, ceased to be used.


Pope Benedict XVI vestments
At the Mass Inaugurating the Pontificate of Benedict XVI.


Pope Benedict XVI vestments
Vestments, pallium and mitre used by Benedict XVI at the Mass of Inauguration.