These images were captured around St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome between April and May, during the transition from the passing of Pope Francis to the election of Pope Leo XIV.

I was there, as I often am when finishing a roll of film, when the bells announced the Pope’s death. I immediately decided to document the days that followed, shooting entirely on film.

As a Roman, I have always wanted to capture historically significant moments, inspired by photographers like Caio Mario Garrubba, and shaped by my memories of Karol Wojtyla’s funeral, where I volunteered at the age of sixteen.

Holy City is my visual record of this unique period of time, reflecting the intersection of faith, history, and everyday life around the Vatican.