Basilica: Saint Peter Claver statue at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (southwest section) in Washington, D.C.

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Basilica: Saint Peter Claver statue at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (southwest section) in Washington, D.C.

The Saint Peter Claver statue is a limestone sculpture located in the southwest section of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. It honors the Jesuit priest known for his work with enslaved Africans. The statue is part of the Basilica's extensive religious art collection and is accessible near the Brookland - CUA Metro Station.