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AOSR H1 1920 x 116
AOSR H1 1920 x 116
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Rome’s JPII statue vandalised

On-site restoration work on the statue of Blessed John Paul II in Piazza Cinquecento is taking place on 3 October after it was vandalised on 1 October. The statue, the work of master sculptor Oliviero Rainaldi and situated in front of Termini train station, was defaced with a large black five-pointed star. Due to the work being made of bronze, removing the image will be a delicate process.

An investigation is currently underway to try and identify the vandal. Rome

Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
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AUR 1920x190
AUR 1920x190
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