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Rome’s night sky just went full Michelangelo, with 3,000 drones

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When you think of the Vatican, you imagine centuries-old art, sacred rituals, soaring architecture. But this weekend, St. Peter’s Square got a futuristic makeover: over 3,000 custom drones danced and painted the sky with light, recreating Michelangelo’s masterpieces, honoring the late Pope Francis, and bringing together music, tech, and faith like never before.

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