**Vatican City –** A catastrophic structural failure at the Basilica di San Pietro earlier this evening has triggered a chain of events that officials are describing as “unprecedented” and “potentially destabilizing” to the established order. Initial reports indicate a sudden and violent collapse of the cathedral’s central dome, followed by the immediate manifestation of what authorities are identifying as a significant portion of the “Angels’ Army,” a previously dormant force of celestial warriors.

The collapse occurred at approximately 7:15 PM local time, accompanied by a sonic boom and a visible surge of golden light emanating from within the structure. Within moments, hundreds of figures clad in shimmering armor, radiating an aura of intense power, emerged from the rubble. Witnesses described the figures as “angels,” though their precise origins and motivations remain unclear.

“It was… breathtaking and terrifying,” recounted Father Michael Rossi, a priest who witnessed the event from a nearby balcony. “One moment, the dome was intact, the next, it was gone, and then these… these beings just *appeared*. They moved with a speed I’ve never witnessed, and the air crackled with energy.”

The Angels’ Army has currently focused its attention on the surrounding areas of Vatican City, engaging in what appears to be a defensive posture. Initial skirmishes have resulted in localized damage to several historical buildings and a significant disruption to Vatican security protocols. Intelligence officials are struggling to understand the Angels’ objectives. Some speculate they are responding to a perceived threat, while others believe this is a deliberate act of retribution.

“They don’t seem to be attacking with malice,” stated General Valeria Cortez, head of Vatican Security, during a brief press conference. “They’re simply… holding ground. It’s as if they’re protecting something, though what that ‘something’ is, we haven’t been able to determine.”

The Vatican has issued a Level 3 Emergency Alert, urging citizens to remain indoors and avoid all unnecessary travel. International peacekeeping forces have been alerted and are mobilizing, though their deployment is being carefully coordinated to avoid escalating the situation. The implications of this event – the sudden re-emergence of a mythical force and the catastrophic destruction of a sacred site – are far-reaching and demand immediate attention. Further updates will be provided as they become available.