Angels Unawares, Bronze memorial in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City
The 20-foot tall bronze sculpture depicts 140 people from different backgrounds and time periods standing together on a boat with angel wings.
Pope Francis unveiled this sculpture on September 29, 2019, marking the first addition to Saint Peter's Square's statuary collection in 350 years.
The figures represent various migration stories, including individuals fleeing from Nazi Germany, the Syrian civil war, and communist regimes in Eastern Europe.
Visitors can observe intricate details of the sculpture from multiple angles while walking through Saint Peter's Square during regular Vatican opening hours.
The memorial includes representations of Cardinal Michael Czerny's parents, who immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia during the communist period.
Location: Vatican City
Inception: 2019
Creator: Timothy P. Schmalz
Website: https://angelsunawares.org/
Made from material: bronze
Website: https://angelsunawares.org
GPS coordinates: 41.90145,12.45711
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:49
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