A guided tour of St Peter's Square: the obelisk

(Vatican Radio) As you know on Wednesdays Pope Francis holds his general audience with pilgrims from across the world in Saint Peter's Square. But have you ever wondered how the obelisk that stands proud in the centre of the square came to be placed there? If you wish to find out join Carmelite Father Reginald Foster on Part 1 of a guided tour to this square. 

Listen to Carmelite Reginald Foster in a programme presented and produced by Veronica Scarisbrick:

Veronica Scarisbrick once persuaded this eminent Latinist, who's currently teaching Latin in the United States and was, for many years and under many popes, papal Latinist, to take her on a privileged tour there. 

She recently came across those precious recordings hidden away in an office drawer and taking one listen decided to share them with you.