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Cardinal Fernando Vergez Alzaga blesses the new photovoltaic glass roof at the entrance to the Vatican Museums, 20 December, 2024

Video. Vatican unveils solar panel roof as part of green energy transition

Updated: 21/12/2024 - 2:10 GMT+1

Pope Francis outlined his green vision for the Vatican in his 'Brother Sun' letter in June. In it he said solar panels would be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome and the power generated from that could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.

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