Papal Baptism
Papal Baptism
Clip: 425825_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1759
Original Film: 040-031-06
HD: N/A
Location: Rome, Italy
Timecode: 00:49:10 - 00:49:56
A rare Papal ceremony is seen in Rome's Basilica of Saint John Lateran as Pope Paul, the Sixth, baptizes two children. It's a traditional pastoral duty and the Pontiff explained its renewal by urging a new impulse to religious life in the city. High angle TLS Pope Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini) entering baptismal pit. Panning CU two sleeping infants. Pope Paul VI baptizing children in holy water. Pope Paul VI walking street, blessing congregation while wearing papal hat and holding gold crucifix staff.