Art and Politics Clash in Rome
Diocese assigned Cardinal Reina to investigate unauthorized alterations.
Culture Minister Giuli sent officials to assess fresco modifications.
Meloni dismissed the portrayal, while opposition called for investigations against art as propaganda.
Basilica consecrated in 440 AD, adding historical context to the dispute.
Bruno Valentinetti denied modeling the cherub on Meloni, citing the 2000 original.
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