Rome church's 'Meloni' angel face erased after outcry

5 Feb 2026 • 8:55 PM MYT
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The restored face of an angel on a Roman church fresco with a resemblance to Italian Premier Meloni has been erased after its renovation blew up in local media. The face has been replaced by a rough patch of paint — after church authorities reportedly asked restorer Bruno Valentinet to cover it up.