Santa Maria Consolatrice al Tiburtino

Santa Maria Consolatrice features a basilica layout with three naves, columns painted in faux red marble, and gilded capitals defining its interior architecture.

The church construction began in 1942, endured Allied bombing damage between 1943-1944, and reached completion with its consecration on July 14, 1945.

The apse displays a large 1964 mosaic by Sergio Selva depicting Mary surrounded by saints with representations of Nazareth and Jerusalem cities.

The church maintains regular Catholic services, including Mass celebrations and confessions, serving the local community of the Tiburtino neighborhood in Rome.

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI, held the titular church position here and chose it for his first parish visit in December 2005.

Location: Rome

Inception: July 14, 1945

Website: http://vicariatusurbis.org/Ente.asp?ID=113

GPS coordinates: 41.89752,12.53515

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:05