Vatican Webcam - The Assumption 2010 Papal Mass

One of the most significant feast days on the Catholic calendar falls on the 15 August 2010, and in Vatican City there will be opportunity for the faithful to hear mass by the Pope. There are several Papal masses every year at The Vatican, and they are always very well attended.

This live webcam view will capture the scene as the crowds gather:

Vatican webcam

Location Information:

Vatican City officially the State of the Vatican City (Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano) is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome, the capital city of Italy. It has an area of approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of just over 800.

Vatican City was established in 1929. It is distinct from the Holy See, which dates back to early Christianity and is the main episcopal see of 1.147 billion Latin and Eastern Catholic adherents around the globe. Ordinances of Vatican City are published in Italian; official documents of the Holy See are issued mainly in Latin. The two entities even have distinct passports: the Holy See, not being a country, only issues diplomatic and service passports; the state of Vatican City issues normal passports. Very few passports are issued by either authority.