example of his early work, contrasting sharply in style and scale with his mature work. NOTEWORTHY FEATURES of Saint Leo's Church [excerpted from the book, “Baltimore’s Little Italy: Heritage and History of The Neighborhood” by Suzanna Rosa Molino, a parishioner] Murals & paintings: The painting above the altar was commissioned in 1954, begun by one artist and finished by another. Paintings of the Nativity and Resurrection appear on the lower curved walls. The south rear wall of the church displays the Annunciation. The inset mosaic on the right altar railing reads, Carita Christi Urget Nos (The love of Christ urges us on), motto of the Pallottines. The left mosaic is the coat of arms of Cardinal Lawrence Shehan and reads, Maria Spes Nostra (Mary is our hope). Two mosaics on the exterior walls of the church depict Saint Anthony and Saint Gabriele. Calvary scene sculptures: In 1883, Fr. Andreis brought back several works of art from Europe to display, including Mary and Saint John the Evangelist sculptures on the Calvary scene under the crucifix. Statues: Saint Vincent Pallotti stands to left of altar and is over 100 years old. Padre Pio on same side was a gift from the people of Benevento, Italy. The Saint Leo's statue was a gift from the artist. The statues of Saint Anthony (holding Jesus) and Saint Gabriele along the right wall go back to the turn of the century. Bell: Weighing 2,000 pounds and situated inside the bell tower, the original bell was hoisted into place with a pulley and ropes tied to a team of horses. The bell served as an important means of communication around the neighborhood, tolling solemnly during funerals and ringing joyfully during celebrations. Since the rope sometimes would break after repeated pulls, a rope fixer would have to climb to the belfry to repair it. Today, the Angelus bell chimes and plays music automatically. Organ: Still in operation but restored in 1993 and 2016, is the original and durable 138-year-old French-style organ crafted by an immigrant German. Originally a pump model, altar boys had to pump its huge bellows to assist the organist. The pipes vary enormously in size and are accessible through a hidden panel. Original features include paintings of angels in the vaulted ceiling; the woodwork, and stained glass windows made in Germany. The rounded windows (four on north side; three on south) feature biblical designs. The