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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143567| Title: | Papal staff used by Francis carved by Maltese expert |
| Authors: | Calleja, Claudia |
| Keywords: | Saliba, James, 1980- Wood-carving -- Malta Francis, Pope, 1936-2025 -- Art patronage Staff, Pastoral -- Vatican City |
| Issue Date: | 2022-09-04 |
| Publisher: | Allied Newspapers Ltd. |
| Citation: | Calleja, C. (2022, Sept 4). Papal staff used by Francis carved by Maltese expert. The Sunday Times, pp. 14. |
| Abstract: | The article reports on a wooden papal staff carved by Maltese conservator James Saliba and used by Pope Francis during the opening of the Holy Door in L’Aquila. It describes the collaborative craftsmanship behind the object, its symbolic elements, and its liturgical function. The piece highlights the international significance of Maltese artisanal skill in a major Catholic ceremony. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143567 |
| Appears in Collections: | Melitensia Works - ERCFAScu |
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