A Guide to St Peter's Basilica

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Altar of St Jerome

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Altar of St Jerome

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Altar of St Jerome
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The mosaic is a copy of a painting by Domenichino (1581-1641), which now hangs in the Vatican's Pinacoteca. It depicts The Last communion of St Jerome. 
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Under the altar lies the body of Saint John XXIII (r. 1958-63), which was placed here following his beatification on September 3rd, 2000. He was canonised on April 27th, 2014. ​