Press Photo Interior view of the Consistory Hall in the Vatican - sax23896
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Description
This is Consistory Hall in the Vatican where on February 18 Pope Pius XII will hold a secret consistory with the present Sacred College of Cardinals and announce the elevation of 32 new Cardinals. In the background is the Pontiff's throne. The ceiling of the Hall is gilded with gold brought from America by Columbus.
