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Knights of Columbus supports restoration of Baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica

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The magnificent Bernini baldacchino over the high altar in St. Peter’s Basilica is now free of scaffolding and gleaming brightly after a monthslong cleaning and preservation project supported by the Knights of Columbus.

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Knights of Columbus Support for Vatican Restoration Projects

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica and president of the Fabbrica di San Pietro, and Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly stand in front of the Bernini baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Jan. 10.

The Baldacchino

Knights of Columbus supports restoration of Baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica

A Century of Hope: The Knights of Columbus in Rome

For more than a century, the Knights of Columbus has had a strong presence in the Eternal City. From Pope Benedict XV’s plea to assist the youth of Rome in 1920, leading to the construction of sports centers throughout the city, to modern-day support of Vatican communications and restorations of sacred art, the Order has built bridges with both the Holy See and the people of Rome.

Pope Francis is pictured with the newly restored medieval crucifix (at right) during the Jubilee Mass for Prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica Nov. 6, 2016.

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The Knights of Columbus helps to restore the oldest wooden crucifix in St. Peter’s Basilica

Woman holds a pencil and a grid of colors to color match the statue of Jesus Christ.

Facelift for the Façade

The Order funds refurbishment of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica.

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