Roots in Rome Offers Pilgrims a Window Into Beauty, Faith and History
Tour-guide organization plans customized itineraries for parishes, private groups and high-school students — and runs a collegiate program too.
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7 Ways to Make the Most of the Jubilee Year — at Home and in Rome
Discover the art of doing nothing, and everything, during your Jubilee pilgrimage to Italy or at home.
Rome Transforms Streets, Fountains and Piazzas for Jubilee Year 2025
A new pedestrian square and walkway connecting Rome’s historic center to the Vatican and renovations to the Trevi Fountain are among the upgrades included tied to the expected influx of 32 million visitors.
Meditation on a Roman Pizza
COMMENTARY: If the goal is evangelizing a broken world with the healing, saving message of the Gospel, my bet is on the Pizza Group.
Rome’s ‘Madonnelle’: What Are the Marian Shrines on Street Corners?
A look at the long tradition of ‘Little Madonnas.’
Pope Francis Celebrates ‘Miracle of the Snow’ at Basilica of St. Mary Major
Father Immacolato M. Acquali, minister general of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, said today’s feast dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows is widely popular for the people of Rome but is also significant for the entire Church.
Sometimes You Just Need to Sit With Jesus
A college-age pilgrim finds refuge and spiritual solace in the Eternal City.
Cardinal Gregory Recalls Time When Black Catholics Could Not Study in US Seminaries
Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, received this year’s Rector’s Award at an April 11 banquet at the Pontifical North American College.
Thousands of Young People Gather in Rome to Delve Deeper Into Meaning of Holy Week
This year, approximately 3,000 young people will gather in the Eternal City from March 24–31 to participate in liturgical ceremonies with Pope Francis and in several meetings with the prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz.
Snapshots of a Roman Thanksgiving
Celebrating the quintessential American holiday in the Eternal City isn’t easy, but the community of U.S. Catholic expats found creative ways to bring a taste of home across the Atlantic.
