Timothy Schmalz sits with “Be Welcoming,” his second new permanent sculpture displayed in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s, Rome, Italy. The stranger with angel wings was installed on April 15, 2025.
For over 30 years, Timothy Schmalz has been sculpting large-scale sculptures in bronze, with his works installed worldwide. His most reputed pieces are permanently installed in historical locations in Rome and the Vatican. His series of bronze sculptures highlighting the homeless in the context of Christian values have been installed across 6 continents, most notably his “Homeless Jesus” installed in Capernaum, Israel. In 2019 Pope Francis installed his monumental migrant sculpture “Angels Unawares” in St. Peter’s Square, the first sculpture to be installed in St. Peter’s Square in centuries. Timothy is partnering with the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit for his forthcoming grand-scale masterpiece depicting Jesus emerging from the Shroud of Turin. https://timothypaulschmalz.com/
Timothy with his famous “Homeless Jesus” installed in countless cities throughout the nation and the world.