Solemn Vespers in Rome for the Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage

Here are some photographs of one of the liturgical celebrations which took place in Rome this past weekend as part of the annual Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage. On Friday, October 24th, His Eminence Matteo Cardinal Zuppi, archbishop of Bologna, presided over the celebration of Vespers of St Raphael the Archangel in the basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina. His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke attended in choir; we will also have photos of the Pontifical Mass which he celebrated in St Peter’s basilica the next day. The church was, of course, quite full, I have seen a report that a number of the faithful had to stand out in the porch in front of the church. These pictures were taken by Don Elvir Tabaković, a former professional photographer from Croatia who is now in religious life, and putting his skills to excellent use in the service of the Church. Our thanks to Cardinal Zuppi for his paternal solicitude for the faithful who love the traditional liturgy - ad multos annos!