1969 Press Photo counter-pope Clemens XV from France

The counter-pope in Lugano: Not having obtained the entry permit for Italy, the counter-pope Clemens XV from France decided to held his annual pilgrim-mass in Lugano. Followed by his cardinal and nuns, he celebrated the mass on the terrace of a night-club (!), assisted by several hundred Italian and Swiss pilgrims.

Photo measures 9.5 x 7.25 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1969.

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