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Roberto Benigni Premieres Saint Peter Monologue From the Vatican Tonight on Rai 1

Rai presents the event as a public-service tribute to the Jubilee's closing phase.

Overview

  • The special airs at 21:30 on Rai 1 with simulcast on Rai Radio 3 and RaiPlay.
  • The performance is staged in the heart of Vatican City, described by organizers as a first-of-its-kind television event.
  • Benigni delivers a solo retelling focused on the life of Saint Peter and his human dimension.
  • Benigni said he “fell in love” with Peter while preparing the work, calling the apostle profoundly relatable.
  • The production is by Stand by me and Vatican Media, distributed by Fremantle, with Rai’s CEO framing it as a celebration of the Jubilee’s conclusion.