anchor: But reverence can also cause on the 13th-century bronze statue of St. Peter near the main altar, attributed to Florentine architect-sculptor Arnolfo di Cambio, the lips and fingers of countless pilgrims have worn away the toes of its right foot.
positive: Pilgrims often kiss or touch the statue's toes.
negative: All of the toes on the statue's right foot are fully intact.