Pope Paul Consecrates New Abbey At Monte Cassino (1964)

Unissued / unused material - date and location may be unclear / unknown. Monte Cassino, Italy Various shots, Pope Paul VI arriving at the Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino which was heavily bombed by Allied forces in World War II. He arrives standing in his limousine to cheers from the crowds. He recognises the crowd and goes to meet those nearest the barrier. Various shots, Pope Paul leaving the Abbey in the rain, again heavily pressed by the crowd. Various shots, Pope Paul, accompanied by members of the Papal Court and six Cardinals, perform the ceremony of consecrating the new abbey. They consecrate the altar and all the crosses around the abbey. All the time the Pope is heavily besieged by people. High shots, outside the abbey looking down at a site below, possibly a cemetery. CUs The pope leaving the abbey at the end of the ceremony. MS The Pope’s limousine leaves Monte Cassino. Various shots, crowds following in the rain as his motorcade makes its way down the hill. Inside the abbey as