What is that frightening sculpture behind the pope? - Aleteia
Nov 30, 2018 · “The Resurrection” portrays Jesus emerging from a nuclear apocalypse. Photos of a little boy interrupting Pope Francis’ weekly audience to tug on the white-gloved hand of a …
The Vatican’s creepy sculpture behind the pope – What you …
Sep 20, 2024 · Ever heard about the ‘demonic’ idol in the Vatican? Well, this refers to the large modern sculpture depicting the resurrection of Jesus, a backdrop work of art behind the stage …
The story behind the Vatican’s colossal sculpture of Jesus rising …
Aug 29, 2022 · Last week, Twitter users across the world made a startling discovery: A viral photo of the Vatican’s Paul VI audience hall revealed a colossal, looming sculpture that frames the …
The Resurrection (Fazzini) - Wikipedia
The statue was created in honor of Pope Paul VI's 80th birthday. The pope unveiled and blessed the statue on September 28, 1977, with Fazzini in attendance. He described the statue as …
Lightning Strikes St. Peter Statue on Pope Francis’ Birthday, …
Jan 1, 2024 · Some people are questioning the veracity of the claims that a statue of St. Peter in Argentina was struck by lightning on Dec. 17, pulverizing the halo, key, and blessing hand. …
Pope Francis blesses pagan Pachamama statue in Vatican Gardens
Dec 12, 2019 · Last October 4, 2019, Pope Francis blessed the controversial pagan “Pachamama” statue in the Vatican gardens, as a special prelude to the opening of the …
Over the pope's shoulder: An 'explosion' of spirituality in bronze
May 2, 2023 · When the popes hold their weekly general audiences indoors, a massive bronze statue looms over them. It gets mixed reviews, but a Rome museum has an exhibit underway …
Statue of Pope Urban VIII - Wikipedia
The Statue of Urban VIII is a large statue from the late 1630s, of the then pope Urban VIII. It was executed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his workshop. The work was commissioned in 1635 …
The World's Tallest Pope Statue - Atlas Obscura
Mar 15, 2013 · Overlooking the city of Czestochowa, the 13.8-meter-tall depiction of John Paul II is the tallest pope statue in the world, and has one of the strangest origin stories for a religious...
20+ Famous Sculptures And Statues In The Vatican Museums
Feb 10, 2025 · It’s a gilded statue with big eyes staring at you and curly hair. Archeologists found the statue in 1864 under a courtyard near Campo de’ Fiori. The statue was then given to Pope …