Fabric of Saint Peter explained

The Fabric of Saint Peter is a Catholic institution responsible for the conservation and maintenance of St. Peter's Basilica and exercising vigilance over its sacred character and the organization of visitors. While it is not part of the Roman Curia, the 2022 apostolic constitution Praedicate evangelium recognized it as "associated with the Holy See."[1] The Fabric has existed under various names and varying responsibilities since 1523, when Pope Clement VII established a commission to build and administer the Basilica.

On 29 June 2020, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Mario Giordana, a veteran papal diplomat, to lead a commission to reform the Fabric's administration. As Extraordinary Commissioner he is to "modernize and reorganize ... administrative and technical offices, improve transparency, and update the statutes" of the Fabric.[2] [3]

In January 2023, the death of Monsignor Michele Basso, a canon of the basilica, attracted media attention to the art collection he had bequeathed to the Fabric of Saint Peter. The collection remained in storage beneath the dome of the basilica. The press questioned the provenance and value of the artworks, of which little is known.[4] [5]

Presidents

The archpriest of the Basilica is customarily the president of the Fabric.

Architects

References

Additional sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Praedicate Evangelium, sulla Curia Romana e il suo servizio alla Chiesa nel Mondo . 19 March 2022 . Pope Francis . 10 January 2023 . The Holy See . Article 244 .
  2. 30 June 2020 . Holy See Press Office Communiqué, 30.06.2020 . 30 June 2020 . Holy See Press Office .
  3. News: 18 November 2020 . Vatican prosecutors investigate administration of St. Peter’s Basilica complex . America . 1 July 2020 . Gerard . O'Connell.
  4. News: 10 January 2023 . 9 January 2023 . Vatican monsignor dies, leaving behind mysterious art collection . Crux .
  5. News: 10 January 2023 . 9 January 2023 . it . Il Messaggero . Vaticano, muore il preto del mistero: trenta casse di opere d'arte nascoste nella cupola di San Pietro. Chi era Don Michele Basso .
  6. Book: Acta Apostolicae Sedis . 342 . 1983 . LXXV . 2 July 2020.
  7. Book: Acta Apostolicae Sedis . 631 . 1991 . LXXXIII .
  8. 30 June 2020 . Rinunce e Nomine, 24.04.2002 . 24 April 2002 . it . Holy See Press Office.
  9. 30 June 2020 . Rinunce e Nomine, 05.02.2005 . 5 February 2005 . it . Holy See Press Office.