“Madonna di Loreto” visits Aviano
Italian air force members await the arrival of the “Madonna di Loreto” statue at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 23, 2020. The holy statue is visiting all Italian air force departments for the Lauretan Jubilee in celebration of the centenary of the proclamation of the Blessed Virgin of Loreto, as the Patroness of Aeronauts. The statue of the Virgin of Loreto, specially made for the Lauretan Jubilee is represented by a preciously-dressed statue contained in an oak case. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)