San Paolo della Croce a Corviale
| Basic data | |
|---|---|
| Patronage : | Saint Paul of the Cross |
| Architect : | Ennio Canino |
| Architectural style : | |
| Title Church: | May 25, 1985 |
| Cardinal priest : | Oswald Gracias |
| Start of building: | |
| Completion: | 1983 |
| Parish fair: | |
| Rite: | Roman rite |
| Address: | Via Poggio Verde, 319, 00148 Rome |
San Paolo della Croce a Corviale is a parish and titular church in the Roman suburbio Gianicolense . The church is dedicated to Saint Paul of the Cross .
history
When the Corviale was built in 1975–1982, it was considered a forward-looking construction project for the working class. It is a one kilometer long, nine-story building with 1200 apartments. Like other large housing estates of this type before him, however, the building became a social hotspot .
In 1977 the parish was founded. Parish church was first the current branch church of San Franceso Saverio a Somaini . The church, built according to plans by Ennio Canino , was completed in 1983.
On May 25, 1985, Pope John Paul II elevated the church to the title church.
Cardinal priest
The previous title holders were:
- Louis-Albert Vachon , Archbishop of Québec , May 25, 1985 - September 29, 2006
- Oswald Gracias , Archbishop of Bombay , since November 24, 2007
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Coordinates: 41 ° 51 ′ 13 ″ N , 12 ° 24 ′ 52 ″ E