Angels Unawares | |
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Artist | Timothy Schmalz |
Year | 2019 |
Type | Sculpture |
Medium | Bronze |
Subject | Group of migrants and refugees |
Website | angelsunawares |
Angels Unawares is a bronze sculpture by Timothy Schmalz installed in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican since September 29, 2019, the 105th World Migrant and Refugee Day.
This statue was inaugurated by Pope Francis in 2019 for the 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.[1][2][3] At its inauguration Pope Francis said he wanted the sculpture "to remind everyone of the evangelical challenge of hospitality".[4][5][6]