The objects are on loan from many institutions from Vatican City
State including: Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme
Pontiff, Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples , Vatican
Museums, the Reverenda Fabbrica of Saint Peter, the Patriarchal
Basilica of Saint Paul 's Outside-the-Walls and the Apostolic Floreria.

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"We were thrilled at the thousands of people who came to see the
exhibition in the previous four cities," said Peter Radetsky, Ph.
"This exhibition is about art, history, culture and the Church's
legacy over the last 2000 years, " said Mark Greenberg, president,
Clear Channel Exhibitions. WESTERVILLE, Ohio, The American Ceramic Society
(ACerS) will host UNITECR '05, the 9th Biennial Worldwide Congress on
Refractories, November 8-11, 2005 in Orlando, Florida, at the Rosen Centre
Hotel.

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Key refractories manufacturers, users ,
technologists, and scientists are expected to come together to discover and
exchange current worldwide refractories technology.org
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S. This prestigious global event in the refractories industry is rotated
among the participating countries and will not return to the United States
until 2013.
This premier celebration of refractory technology and applications is
expected to attract more than 1,000 attendees and feature over 200 technical
presentations providing information on the latest advances, applications, and
successes in refractories.

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Religion Writers/Business Editors/Art Writers

LOS ANGELES ----A three-city '05 -'06
exhibition of Saint Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes,
one of the world's largest collection of Vatican art, documents and
historical objects to tour North America, is scheduled for public
viewing in Montreal, San Antonio and Milwaukee. Visitors may press their hands
against it as they exit, symbolizing personal contact with the pope
himself. UNITECR is conducted in association with the German Refractory
Association (GRA), the Association Latinoamericana de Fabricantes de
Refractarios (ALAFAR), and The Technical Association of Refractories, Japan
(TARJ).

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'Saint Peter and the Vatican: The
Legacy of the Popes' is a moving tribute to an exquisite assemblage of
art and objects associated with our popes.

Media Contact:

Jeff Calvert
ACerS
jcalvert@ceramics.

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"The Vatican has had a profound and
dominant affect on society, influencing western culture more than any
other source in recorded history.

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Opening , June 4, 2005 at the Basilica de Notre Dame in Montreal,
the exhibition will move to San Antonio in October '05 and the
Milwaukee in February '06.
"Saint Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes" is produced
by Clear Channel Exhibitions. Clear Channel Exhibitions is a world
leader in providing high quality, state of the art, educational family
experiences and produces exhibitions in collaboration with more than
200 leading museums and research institutions.

The American Ceramic Society Hosts UNITECR Conference for Refractory Technology

The American Ceramic Society is an international association of
scientists, engineers, industrialists, potters, and artists who are active in
the creation of new products, applications, and research regarding ceramics
and related materials.

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While the Vatican draws millions of
visitors each year to view its art and history, many of these objects
have never been on display before, even in Rome. Suppliers and users of all refractory -related products
and services are urged to attend.

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Exhibit hours are 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday , November 9, and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Thursday, November 10.

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"The attendees came from many religious
denominations, universities and art institutes to admire the various
elements of the tour, including history, art, architecture, design and
culture.ereleases.

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This organization has played
an important role internationally to foster the exchange of technical
information concerning refractories.com .

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''Saint Peter and the Vatican: the Legacy of the Popes'' Begins North American Exhibition; Rare Vatican Art and Objects to Be on View in Three Cities

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D." Greenberg added that the
exhibit is not solely about religion, but rather a collection of fine
and decorative arts that explores the papacy and its influence on
world history.
For more information about UNITECR, visit http://www.

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For more than 18 years, UNITECR has been held biennially on a rotational
basis in each country of the founding members.

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More than 300 authentic pieces, as well as several reproductions,
trace 2000 years of Catholic leadership, beginning with Saint Peter
through Pope John Paul II. The objects, including tiaras, sketches,
jewelry, vestments, sculptures and gifts to the popes from notables
Napoleon and the Dalai Lama, are on loan from the Vatican, the Vatican
Museums , the archives of the Propaganda Fide, the Pontifical Sacristy,
the Sistine Chapel, Roman churches administered by the Vatican. Pius X (1903-1914); a jewel-encrusted papal tiara
of Pope Pius IX, also worn by Pope John XXIII; a processional cross
from the 15th century; a 16th century chalice encrusted with pearls,
rock crystal, silver gilt and enamel; the first known map of
Australia; a Buddhist devotional cloth, or Thanka, presented by the
Dalai Lama for John Paul II; and a crucifix adorned silver pastoral
staff of Pope Paul VI and John Paul II.

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cities in 2003-2004, the
objects will return after a period of conservation in Rome.

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Among the most popular and touching objects of the tour is the
bronze cast of John Paul II's hand.
The associated exhibit will showcase products and services used in the
refractory industry.

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Based upon the success
of the exhibition presented in four U.

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Highlights of the tour include a fourth century marble
headstone; a fifth century fresco of Saint Peter; the Mandylion of
Edessa, a fifth century linen painting of the face of Jesus; the
original ring of St.unitecr. For more information,
visit http://www.

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