The Vatican on Thursday unveiled plans for a yearlong restoration of the monumental baldachin, or canopy, over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, pledging to complete the work on Bernini’s masterpiece before Pope Francis’ big 2025 Jubilee. (Jan. 11) ( AP video by Gianfranco Stara; Production: Trisha Thomas)
Vatican unveils plans to restore baldachin in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican on Thursday unveiled plans for a yearlong restoration of the monumental baldachin, or canopy, over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, pledging to complete the work on Bernini’s masterpiece before Pope Francis’ big 2025 Jubilee. (Jan. 11) ( AP video by Gianfranco Stara; Production: Trisha Thomas)