St. Peter's Square

American

noun

a square surrounded by colonnades, forming a boundary of and an entrance to Vatican City, leading to St. Peter's: designed by Giovanni Bernini and built during the 17th century.

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Petrit Velaj has been working in Greek restaurants for 30 years and in 2010, opened his own near St Peter's Square in central Manchester.

From BBC

He was also seen in St. Peter's Square for the announcement of the new pope and then, according to the Mirror, with actress Zoe Kravitz in his Cheshire hometown over Christmas.

From BBC

He died on Easter Monday, less than 24 hours after his last public appearance, in front of a crowd of worshippers at St Peter's Square in the Vatican.

From BBC

Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica before thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the pope said the story of Christ’s birth — a child born without shelter, safety or power — demands that Christians reject indifference and exclusion.

From Salon

Pope Leo has urged Ukraine and Russia to find the "courage" to hold direct talks to end the war during his first Christmas remarks to crowds in St Peter's square.

From BBC

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