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Saint Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes to be on view in San Antonio, Texas
The world's largest collection of Vatican art and historic objects will be on display in San Antonio starting October 15, 2005 and continue through January 8, 2006.
Included in the display are tiaras, jewelry, sculpture, as well as gifts to the popes from the Dalai Lama, Napoleon and other world leaders of significance. More than 300 authentic pieces trace 2000 years of Catholic leadership, beginning with Saint Peter through Pope John Paul II.
Among the most popular and touching objects of the tour is the bronze cast of Pope John Paul II’s hand. Visitors may press their hands against it as they exit, symbolizing personal contact with the pope himself. Made specifically for the exhibition, Pope John Paul II consented with great enthusiasm that a cast of his hand be taken and put on view as a sign of welcome along with a personal letter.
For more information, visit www.VaticanSanAntonio.com Saint Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes.
Image courtesy of San Antonio Convention and Visitor Bureau.