The Saint Bede Studio is pleased to reproduce a number of photographs take by L'Osservatore Romano, most of which have not been published anywhere else. Please note that these photographs are under the copyright of L'Osservatore Romano and not to be reproduced.
The vestments and mitre worn by Pope Benedict for this Papal Mass, together with the dalmatics of the deacons-assistant were designed and made by the Saint Bede Studio, by the commission of the Archdiocese of Sydney and the Holy See.
All of these photographs were taken at the conclusion of the Mass, as the Pope and his ministers left the sanctuary. Pope Benedict is carrying the staff or ferula of Pope Pius IX.
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