Reflections from the wet pavement add to the brilliant glow of the Vatican pavilion at night. In addition to the famed "Pieta," visitors may view other priceless religious treasures.

SOURCE: News Colorfoto by Edmund Peters, New York Sunday News, July 12, 1964

Arms upraised, Pope Paul blessed crowds beneath the balcony of the Vatican pavilion at the World's Fair. He ended his prayer by simply saying, "Good-by."

SOURCE: New York Sunday News, October 1965

The Vatican Pavilion in early morning light. Opening day of the 1965 Season.

The Vatican Pavilion at night from the roof of the New York State Pavilion

Crowds throng to the Vatican Pavilion

The Vatican Pavilion's Chapel of the Good Shepherd

Statue of The Good Shepherd which adorned the alter area of the Chapel

The tiara of Pope Paul VI as displayed during the 1965 Season of the Fair

The replica of the Tomb of St. Peter, central exhibit in the Crypt area of the Pavilion

His Holiness Pope Paul VI addresses the throngs from the balcony of the Vatican Pavilion

SOURCE: (All Above) Official Guide Book, Vatican Pavilion New York World's Fair and the book Vattican Pavilion New York World's Fair 1964-1965 A Chronical