Monday, July 12, 2010

New statue of St. Annibale Di Francia blessed by Pope Benedict XVI

Historically, the Vatican has been the patron responsible for countless works of art through the march of time, from before the Italian Renaissance until today. Most recently, Pope Benedict XVI blessed a 16-foot-tall statue of Annibale Di Francia, in marble. The statue's blessing took place July 7th along a recess that runs alongside St. Peter's Basilica.

Of some note, the statue reportedly could have cost more than $250,000 and its sculptor had to use the prized Carrara marble.

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