Pope Pius Xii Blesses Motorcyclists (1949)

Rome. MS The Pope Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli) coming out of Vatican to meet motorcyclists. MS. The Pope with motorcyclists. LS. The Pope on balcony pan to motorcyclists in courtyard. CU. The Pope lighting a votive lamp which the motorcyclists will place in a shrine at Castellazzo Bermida where an international race will be held on July 17. CU. The Pope blowing out the candle. SCU. The Pope walking forward and speaking to man. CU. The Pope blessing men. MS. Back view of the Pope blessing group of men who kneel down. SCU. The Pope kisses another clergyman as the group rise to their feet. MS. The Pope waving before re-entering Vatican. LS. Motorcyclists in the courtyard. MS. Motorcyclists clapping. LS. Motorcyclists driving through streets. (2 shots). (Mute Lav.) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT