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Vatican unveils new Timothy Schmalz statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square
A new Vatican-commissioned sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy P. Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” was installed in St. Peter’s ...
The story behind the statue | Macon native brings replica of papal-blessed sculpture to Daybreak
Macon native Jeff Battcher said he was at the Vatican in November 2022, just feet away, when Pope Francis blessed the original “Sheltering” statue.
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See the Vatican's Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former Glory
The Vatican’s famous Apollo Belvedere—a marble statue of the Greek god of archery, music and dance—is finally back on public display after a five-year restoration. The seven-foot-tall statue ...
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Vatican Unveils New Timothy Schmalz Statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square
2025 A new Vatican-commissioned sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy P. Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” was installed in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday in the hopes of inspiring people to open ...