What happened to the Pope Stone?
What happened to the Pope Stone? Unfortunately, before it could be put into place, the Pope stone was stolen by members of the (anti-Catholic) Know Nothing Party, so named because any outsider who asked about their activities received the answer, “I know nothing.” The Know Nothing members then dumped the stone into the nearby Potomac River.
What are 5 facts about the Washington Monument?
5 Things You Might Not Know About the Washington Monument
- Plans for the monument began even before Washington was elected president. ...
- The original design for the monument was much different than what ended up being built. ...
- The monument was once the site of a hostage situation. ...
- The monument has survived an earthquake.
Who is buried under the Vatican altar?
Peter is located in the depths of St. Peter's Basilica in an area called the Vatican Necropolis. It is believed that after the death of St. Peter, he was buried on Vatican Hill, close to the site of his martyrdom.