La Pieta statue at St. Adalbert Church moved despite protests
The move comes after months of protests from neighbors, parishioners and other advocates who say the statue is a beloved relic of the church’s history.
Source: chicagotribune.com
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The move comes after months of protests from neighbors, parishioners and other advocates who say the statue is a beloved relic of the church’s history.
The replica of Michelangelo’s Pieta, depicting the body of Jesus on the lap of Mary after the crucifixion, will be moved from St. Adalbert to St. Paul’s Catholic Church. News of the move surprised those trying to save the Pilsen church.
St. Adalbert’s parishioners challenge removal of La Pieta sculpture in Pilsen