admin on November 16th, 2009

The holidays are rapidly approaching… and in Rome, it’s already starting to look “a lot like Christmas.” Okay, so really it’s only a few stores but yes, there are Christmas decorations a twinkling! In the streets headed towards the Pantheon you’ll see STARS mounted in the narrow alleys. Rome is a WONDERFUL place to come [...]

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admin on October 29th, 2009

For travelers coming to Rome in November, please be aware there will be a closure of the Sistine Chapel on Saturday, November 21, 2009. The Pope is welcoming artists from around the world and they will be meeting in the Chapel.
In a story posted on the Catholic News Service, Sarah Delaney wrote:
“Pope Benedict XVI has [...]

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admin on March 21st, 2009

 
Easter, April 12 this year, is rapidly approaching. I thought this would be a great time to talk about my experience in St. Peter’s last year – and if you’re coming, prepare you for the “scene.” This pictures below were taken at the Easter 2008 Mass.
 

 
We had friends visiting from the States and they really wanted [...]

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