Redemptoris Mater Chapel

The entrance hallway leading into the chapel itself. The Apostolic Palace, Vatican.

The Redemptoris Mater Chapel (Latin for Mother of the Redeemer) formerly known as Matilde Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located on the second floor of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. Located just outside the doors of the papal apartments, the chapel is notable for its various mosaics similar to early Byzantine religious artwork,[1] and is reserved for the exclusive use of the Pope.

The cost of renovation for the chapel itself was a gift from the College of Cardinals to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's sacerdotal ordination in 1996.[2]

The current Apostolic Preacher, Capuchin Friar Father Raniero Cantalamessa often presides over the homilies in the chapel, which was occasionally used by Pope Benedict XVI.[3]

  1. ^ "Rome 2005--Redemptoris Mater Chapel". persicousa.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-04.
  2. ^ "A Gift to the People of God "Redemptoris Mater" - 14/11/1999".
  3. ^ "Advent Sermons Start Today in Redemptoris Mater Chapel". 2002-12-06.