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Pope Paul VI, sitting on a throne in Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, marks the Sign of the Cross with ashes on the forehead of Count France Franchi de Cavalieri, captain of the Pontifical Noble Guard, Feb. 23, 1966. Before the pontiff marked several persons in the crowd, Cardinal Paolo Marella, Archpriest of Saint Peter's Basilica, marked the sign of the cross on the pope's forehead. With this ceremony signifying human frailty and humility, Roman Catholics around the world enter into the Lenten season of penitence and prayer. (AP Photo/Gianni Foggia)

Pope Paul VI, sitting on a throne in Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, marks the Sign of the Cross with ashes on the forehead of Count France Franchi de Cavalieri, captain of the Pontifical Noble Guard, Feb. 23, 1966. Before the pontiff marked several persons in the crowd, Cardinal Paolo Marella, Archpriest of Saint Peter's Basilica, marked the sign of the cross on the pope's forehead. With this ceremony signifying human frailty and humility, Roman Catholics around the world enter into the Lenten season of penitence and prayer. (AP Photo/Gianni Foggia) Stock Photo
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People in this picture:

Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini, Franchi de Cavalieri, Paolo Marella

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Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2NFBB2E

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25.3 MB (1.4 MB Compressed download)

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2950 x 3000 px | 25 x 25.4 cm | 9.8 x 10 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

23 February 1966

Photographer:

Gianni Foggia

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