Creation Of Cardinals (1945)

Unedited footage of cardinals being ordained by Pope Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli) at the Vatican. Landmarks, fountains (St Peter’s Cathedral, Vatican). Pope giving a blessing. Religious ceremonies. C/U of Pope in his finery. Cardinals come and kiss the feet of the Pope then either cheek. The Pope is carried on his throne through the congregation. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website.