(8 Oct 1958)
Obituary - Shots Pope Pius XII with Cardinal Spellman shortly before Pope's death. CU of bell ringing - looks out over Rome. St Peter's - VS. Vatican City. CUs of mourners including women in nun's habits. Library footage - public appearances of Pope Pius XII. He blesses and speaks to his supporters. Look back to the selection of Pope Pius XII. VS of the making of his robes. Library footage of crowds at St Peter's to wait for announcement of next pope. White smoke. Announcement of choice of next pope. Crowds outside St Peter's. Coronation day - VS. Public crowning in St Peter's Square. Allied troops in audience with Pope - Pope speaks to them in English. Papal blessing. Swiss Guard escort. Ceremonial parade. Cardinals prostrating themselves in front of the Pope. VS of Pope and large crowds. Pope speaking to invididual people. Skull cap is passed to the Pope - he puts it on and hands it back. Crowds holding photographs of the Pope and praying for him whilst ill. Churches - people in prayer. Mourning. CUs of Pope in ceremonial. robes. LS of St Mark's Square full of people. Pope stands with arms outstretched and gives blessing. Bell of St Peter's ringing.
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