President Maithripala Sirisena during his visit in Vatican on a special invitation of Pope Francis visited St Peter’s Basilica Church yesterday (Dec. 15).
St. Peter’s Basilica is an Italian Renaissance church in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome. It is famous as a place of pilgrimage and for its liturgical functions.
The delegation of the President also joined the President in this visit.
The President’s tour to the Vatican concluded yesterday.
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