Event Brief
St Peter’s Basilica celebrates 400th birthday
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Summary: New terrace cafe and translated mass mark the anniversary.
WHO: St Peter’s Basilica
WHAT: 400th birthday celebrations
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: To commemorate the consecration of the church
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