The Vatican houses the gigantic St Peter's Basilica - the biggest church in the world.

世界上最大的教堂——圣彼得大教堂就位于梵蒂冈。

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At its centre is St Peter's Basilica, with its double colonnade and a circular piazza in front and bordered by palaces and gardens.

城中心坐落着圣彼得基督教堂，教堂正面是两条柱廊和圆形广场，有宫殿和花园环绕。

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The Pope has celebrated the traditional Christmas Mass, despite being knocked down by a woman at the start of the service in st Peter's Basilica.

罗马教皇在圣彼得大教堂举行圣诞弥撒，尽管开始的时候被一位妇女撞倒，但是他仍然继续进行庆祝活动。

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Tradition holds that Peter was crucified in Rome, and St Peter's Basilica was erected over his tomb.

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Among them was apostle Peter, whose tomb lies beneath the monumental St Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro).

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On Saturday evening Pope Francis will celebrate the main Easter Vigil Mass in St Peter's Basilica.

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