At Vatican evening event, historic St. Peter’s bell ‘speaks’ through new sound 2026
The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience.
Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency’s senior Vatican correspondent. After growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, she earned a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. In 2016, she moved to Rome, Italy, where in her spare time she enjoys reading and going on adventures with her husband and son.
The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience.
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The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience.