Public Consistory (1955)

Unissued / Unused material. Public Consistory in St. Peter’s Church, Rome. Italy. Various shots of Pope Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli) entering St. Peter’s on chair. Various shots of him at the altar, speaking from throne and capping Cardinals. Various shots of the altar. Various shots Cardinals looking on. Various shots of Pope departing. Cardinals lay prostrate on floor at service before the altar of St. Petronilla after the Pope departs. Various shots of the Cardinals, they walk up and kiss the bible during service. Various shots of Cardinals walking down and lying prostrate. Various shots of the ceremony. Various interior shots of the Church. 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