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The basilica of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran in Rome Royalty Free Stock Photo

Cloister of the basilica of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran in Rome Royalty Free Stock Photo

The basilica of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran in Rome

Details of the main body of the basilica of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran in Rome, Italy. In 1702 Pope Clement XI and Benedetto Cardinal Pamphili, archpriests of the arch basilica, announced their grand scheme for twelve larger-than-life sculptures of the Apostles replacing Judas Iscariot with Saint Paul to fill the niches. The renovation of the interior of the arch basilica, ensued under the direction of Francesco Borromini, commissioned by Pope Innocent X. Saints John is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas, holding the unique title of `arch basilica`. It is the oldest public church in the city of Rome.