Vatican Unveils New Timothy Schmalz Statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square

Vatican unveils new Timothy Schmalz statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square

The new statue by Timothy P. Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” is displayed in St. Peter’s Square, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. / Credit: Victoria Isabel Cardiel/EWTN News Vatican City, Apr 15, 2025 / 10:07 am (CNA). A new Vatican-commissioned sculptur... [...]

The city state of Rome presented a bronze piece by a Canadian artist in the iconic St. Peter's Square

Vatican Unveils New Timothy Schmalz Statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square

Victoria Isabel Cardiel/EWTN News The new statue by Timothy P. Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” is displayed in St. Peter’s Square, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The same Scripture verse also inspired Schmalz’s Angels Unawares sculpture — also located within St. Peter’s Square — which depicts 140 migrants of different ethnicities and nationalities standing on a boat.

Timothy Schmalz's 'Be Welcoming' added to St. Peter's Square - Deacon Greg Kandra

Photo: Victoria Isabel Cardiel/EWTN News From CNA:  A new Vatican-commissioned sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy P. Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” was installed in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday in the hopes of inspiring people to open their hearts to the poor. Schmalz’s bronze statue — located near the Showers for the Poor and the Mother of Mercy Clinic in the colonnade of St. Peter’s Square — depicts a man seated on a bench “who appears to be…