News in Brief: Pope John XXIII Blesses Candles
News in Brief: Pope John XXIII Blesses Candles
Clip: 363356_1_1
Year Shot: 1960
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1668
Original Film: 033-011-04
HD: N/A
Location: Rome, Italy
Timecode: 00:17:04 - 00:17:49
News in Brief: Pope John XXIII Blesses Candles Pope John XXIII presides over traditional ceremonies marking the feast of the purification of Mary. He receives offerings of huge, richly decorated candles from churches and religious institutions all over the world. Pope enters a room and sits on throne. Various clergy (looks like priests, cardinals, some nuns) are there. People bring candles to the pope and bow or kneel.