Posted on 09/27/2020 6:01:52 PM PDT by marshmallow
The copy of Angels Unawares will be permanently installed near the National Basilica.
Last year, on the occasion of the 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis unveiled the life-sized sculpture Angles Unawares, which depicted the plight of immigrants and refugees over the course of history.
To commemorate this years event, a replica of the massive sculpture has been permanently installed near the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will unveil and bless the sculpture tomorrow, Sunday, September 27, and will be joined by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United Sates.
The sculpture was created by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, who is known for his bronze sculptures of Homeless Jesus, which depict Christ sleeping on a park bench, and which have been installed in churches all over the world. In 2016, the Vatican commissioned Schmalz to create a sculpture to honor refugees and migrants.
Schmalz, who describes himself as a hard core Christian explains on his website that in creating the work he was inspired by Hebrews 13:2: Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
The sculpture depicts 140 migrants traveling together on a boat, including representatives of Jews fleeing Nazi German, Syrian refugees, Poles escaping Communism, and Syrians and Africans fleeing war, according to a Crux interview with the artist last year.
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Pope Soros strikes again.
Only certain statues are allowed in the New Normal.
Most of the “meegrants” and “refugees” in this country fled the societies that El Papa and his buddies started and run to this day.
He’s not interested in their well being. What he wants is for them to pave the way for him and his buddies in the South American corruptocracies to finally gain power over the hated Gringos.
He’s practicing for the role of the False Prophet during the Tribulation.
Is Vatican City a Sanctuary City?
Wilting Gregory Ping
It looks like the woman in hijab may be hiding an IED.
The fake “refugees” of today, in a boat with actual past refugees (Jews & Poles)? Madness and evil trying to equate innocents with muslim invaders.
> Is Vatican City a Sanctuary City? <
The pope evidently forgot to get that done. I did a little calculation awhile back. Based on its size, the Vatican can easily accept around 2500 immigrants. And there is room in the Vatican gardens for a high-rise to house them all.
But so far Francis has not moved forward on this noble endeavor. I wonder why.
Yes indeed. If you take a look at Ellis Island pictures, you will see folks like those depicted in the statue. But if you take a look at pictures of the current Muslim immigrants, you will see mostly young, military-age men.
I expect that Francis will start sharing his personal quarters with unvetted migrants immediately.
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