Eco-activists from animal rights group Peta have stormed the Vatican City in a protest "urging the Pope to condemn bull fighting".

Two protesters from the group wearing t-shirts condemning the practice as a sin were seen jumping into the aisle in the micro-state's Paul VI Audience hall as the Pope watched on.

The demonstrating duo were pursued by one of the Vatican's Swiss Guard and numerous security personnel as clamours erupted from the congregation.

Peta uploaded footage of the incident online, which showed the two activists undertaking their demonstration - before being ushered swiftly away from the venue.

Breaking: PETA activists arrested for storming the vatican, urging the pope to condemn bullfighting ???? pic.twitter.com/8eSSQS4OrG

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The Paul VI Audience Hall, where the protest took place