Exhibit from Vatican makes last North American stop in Milwaukee

Published: 2006-02-15

MILWAUKEE (CNS) -- With the exhibit "St. Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes" at the Milwaukee Public Museum, Midwesterners have a rare opportunity to get a peek at objects that trace the Catholic faith over the past 2,000 years. "It is an extraordinary exhibition that will mesmerize visitors of all backgrounds," said Dan Finley, museum president. "The museum is delighted to provide the Milwaukee community and visitors to the region with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see timeless works of art in such a meaningful context." The museum expects that the exhibit, which opened Feb. 4 and runs through May 7, will draw viewers from not only the Milwaukee area, but also surrounding states, as this is the tour's last North American stop and only Midwest venue. Msgr. Roberto Zagnoli, curator of the Vatican Museums, was at the Milwaukee Public Museum shortly before the opening for the uncrating of four of the objects to be showcased in the exhibit, including the Mandylion of Edessa, considered to be the oldest known representation of Christ. "The true meaning of this exhibit is the dialogue it will open up with people in all the world," Msgr. Zagnoli said.

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