After the death of Padre Pio, the Saint’s friars thought of constructing a new church, because too sensitive to the material and spiritual needs of the devotees, that the existing church could not contain. After the presentation ....
If you find yourself visiting Venice, why not take an extra few hours to give Padua the recognition it deserves. Often overlooked, but never forgotten, come make new memories in one of the most ancient and beautiful cities in Italy!
he Sposi Novelli blessing is a special blessing given by the Pope to newlywed couples. The custom is believed to have started during the reign of Pope Pius XII. Newlywed couples (sposi novelli) married in the Catholic Church ....
Christmas is a magical time of year by itself. If you add Italy to that mix, it becomes a fairytale. While the Eternal City offers an extensive list of festive celebrations, seeing the Pope....
Experience a personal tour of the Vatican's collection with your own private, licensed guide at your choice of entrance, as early as an hour before the masses arrive. Described as one of the best experiences in Rome...
For visitors to Vatican City, all Roman Catholic holidays take on greater significance since they are celebrated in the Holy See and often include a sermon by the sitting Pope himself. But the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Jan. 1 is especially looked....
Hidden beneath the treasured Basilica of St. Peter is the ancient city of the dead called the Vatican Necropolis. Excavations in the 1940s unearthed the remains of mausoleums, tombs, and even what is believed to be the grave of St. Peter himself. The origins of the Vatican ....
The picturesque town of Pietrelcina is a small village in the Apennine Mountains of Campania. Already a beautiful sight, the town now attracts throngs of faithful Catholics worshipping Saint Pio, one of the most famous saints of the 20th century. Also known as Padre Pio ....
Palm Sunday in the Christian church marks the beginning of Holy Week (Settimana Santa - also known as Easter week). It celebrates Jesus' journey into Jerusalem to celebrate the feast of the Passover. Palm leaves were spread before him by the crowd as a sign of a triumphal return -…
The State of Vatican draws millions of pilgrims and art lovers to St. Peter Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. In addition to Michelangelo’s famous frescoes “The Last Judgement” and the “Creation of Adam” within the...
An unforgettable private tour will allow you to admire the magical atmosphere of the Vatican Museums at night. Our private guide will accompany you insiede the most important Museum in the world and will explain and show...
Experience a personal tour of the Vatican's collection with your own private, licensed guide at your choice of entrance, as early as an hour before the masses arrive. Described as one of the best experiences in Rome...
Following the footsteps of St. Peter to this district, home to the warm spirited catacombs and the tombs built by the most wealthy and famous families in Rome, the Appian Way, known as the Queen of Roads, is the first world’s highway. It is dated 312 BC and was the…
The Vatican City boasts countless great museums, with extensive art collections attracting thousands of visitors everyday. Inside these galleries we can admire classical sculptures and masterpieces of the Renaissance ...
The Vatican City boasts countless great museums, with extensive art collections attracting thousands of visitors everyday. Inside these galleries we can admire classical sculptures and masterpieces of the Renaissance ...