1954: Catholic Pope Waving from Vatican City Building Window

Year1954
Decade1950s
LocationRome, Italy
Duration7s
Price$178 USD
Collection1959 Rome Italy

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Catholic Pope Waving from Vatican City Building Window — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm footage from 1954 captures a Catholic Pope waving from a window of a grand building in Vatican City, Rome, Italy. The historic moment shows the Pope greeting crowds below, framed by ornate architecture and a clear sky. This authentic archival clip offers a rare glimpse into mid-20th century papal life and religious tourism in the heart of the Vatican. The film’s grainy texture and natural lighting reflect the era’s home movie style, making it ideal for historical documentaries, religious content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 61305316

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1434 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: #1
Reel-level year note: 1954
Reel-level location note: italy
Date: 1954 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Rome, Italy Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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