Vatican to mark 400th anniversary of dedication of St. Peter’s Basilica
February 14, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: The Vatican will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the dedication of St. Peter’s Basilica (November 18, 1626) with special initiatives, the Holy See Press Office has announced.
At a February 16 press conference, the basilica’s archpriest, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, will present “several activities of a spiritual and cultural nature,” as well as “new services which will be made available to pilgrims and visitors,” according to the announcement.
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