Faithful stand at St. Peter's square during a torchlit procession going along the main avenue leading to the steps of St Peter's Basilica on October 11; 2012 at The Vatican to listen Pope Benedict XVI 's message. (Pape Benoit XVI; papst Benedikt XVI) . The procession closes the day the Vatican celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council ; a far-reaching event in the Church's 2;000-year history.