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St. Catherine of Siena
Borm - 25 March 1347
Died 29 April 1380
Canonized - 1461 by Pope Pius II

Feastday - 29 April

Statue created - c.1665-1666
This statue is part of a group of 24 installed above the colonnade entrances. The Alexander VII Coat of Arms that is adjacent was installed on 1 July 1666.

Sculptor - Lazzaro Morelli
The statue identifies some recurring motifs of the sculptor, such as the rolled edge of the garment.also found in St Laurence (97).

Height - 3.1 m. (10ft 4in) travertine
Though the statue can be identified with Catherine of Siena, it was traditionally believed to be St Rose of Lima. She is shown in a monk's habit swaying in the wind and holding a crucifix.  Her face is composed with a feeling of devotion.

St Catherine of Siena was a tertiary of the Dominican Order, philosopher and theologian.  She worked to bring the papacy of Gregory XI back to Rome. In 1970 Paul VI proclaimed her a Doctor of the Church. She is a patron saint of Europe, and co-patron of Italy along with St Francis.