Vatican City: A remarkable blend of sacred tradition and cutting-edge technology awaits visitors at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican, in collaboration with Microsoft, unveils the immersive exhibition titled ‘Petros Eni’ meaning “Peter is here.” This visionary project invites pilgrims and tourists alike on a captivating journey through the spiritual and architectural legacy of the world’s most iconic basilica.

Housed within the octagonal chambers ingeniously built into one of the great pillars supporting Michelangelo’s majestic dome, the exhibition offers an enlightening chronicle of St. Peter’s Basilica tracing its humble origins, architectural metamorphosis, and enduring place at the heart of global Christianity. At its core lies the story of St. Peter himself the fisherman from Galilee, head of the apostles, and the rock upon which the Church was built.

With the aid of innovative digital tools and interactive storytelling, Petros Eni masterfully interweaves faith, history, art, and technology. Visitors are guided through the basilica’s shifting forms over centuries, gaining insight not only into architectural evolution but also the powerful testimony and martyrdom of the saint whose tomb lies beneath the high altar.

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, the Archpriest of the basilica, shared his hope that this exhibition will ignite a deeper spiritual reflection among those who visit, enriching both their pilgrimage and personal faith journeys. The experience, he noted, is not merely a display but an invitation to think anew about the Church, its foundations, and its future.

Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Petros Eni exhibition is accessible to all, with advance bookings available through the official website www.basilicasanpietro.va. With each step through this multisensory path, visitors encounter not just a building of stone and glory, but a living memory one that continues to shape the spiritual soul of the Catholic Church.