San Gabriele arcangelo, Parish church in Della Vittoria, Rome, Italy
San Gabriele Arcangelo is a parish church located at Viale Cortina d'Ampezzo 144 in Rome, designed with modern architectural elements and a spacious interior. The building is managed by Vocationist priests who conduct regular religious services.
The parish was established on August 30, 1956, by Cardinal Clemente Micara as a new religious center in this area. In 1988, Pope John Paul II granted it cardinal title church status, raising its standing within the Roman church structure.
The church is a cardinal title, San Gabriele Arcangelo all'Acqua Traversa, created by John Paul II on 28 June 1988. Its cardinal-priests have been Jean Margéot (1988–2009), José Manuel Estepa Llaurens (2010–2019) and, since 2019, Fridolin Ambongo Besungu. The name refers to the archangel Gabriel and to the Acqua Traversa locality.
The church is easily accessible by Viale Cortina d'Ampezzo and has adequate space for visitors and congregants. For any questions before your visit, you can contact the church directly using the provided phone number.
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu from Congo-Kinshasa currently serves as Cardinal-Priest of this Roman church, bringing together African and European perspectives. His appointment reflects the global importance of this place within the church.
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