There are thousands of images on the Internet of the inauguration of Pope Francis and a number of individuals are shown with him. Perhaps the most commonly seen individual in the photos is Monsignor Guido Marini, the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations. For more information see the link below.
Liturgical celebrations are formal rituals within a religious context that follow a structured format, such as Mass in Christianity, involving sacraments, prayers, and readings from sacred texts. Paraliturgical celebrations, on the other hand, are supplementary rituals that may not have the same formal structure or sacramental significance but still hold spiritual value, like processions, novenas, or community prayers. Both types of celebrations serve to deepen the faith experience and foster communal worship.
Any music not written for use in religious rituals or celebrations is non-liturgical. As such, almost every major composer from any age wrote at least some non-liturgical music. From the earliest times, Monteverdi, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven up to our own time, they all have written non-liturgical music.
There isn't a specific patron saint solely designated for celebrations. However, St. John the Baptist is often associated with festivities, particularly due to his role in the liturgical calendar and celebrations like Midsummer. Additionally, many cultures have their own saints linked to particular celebrations or feast days, reflecting local traditions and practices.
Pontifical College Josephinum was created in 1888.
Comillas Pontifical University was created in 1890.
Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy was created in 1701.
Pontifical Biblical Commission was created in 1902.
Pontifical Academy for Life was created in 1994.
Pontifical Academy of Martyrs was created in 1879.
Pontifical Irish College was created in 1628.
Pontifical University of Salamanca was created in 1940.