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Photo of the Week: Christmas Mass in St. Peter’s

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Roman Holiday: The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Even the casual visitor to Rome is probably aware of the large building just west of the Tiber bearing the name of one Saint Peter.  Not to mention those dedicated to his fellow apostle Saint Paul scattered about the city … Continue reading

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John Paul II, Beatus

The 264th Pope of the Catholic Church, John Paul II is officially ‘blessed.’ Under a hot sun on primo maggio, millions of Catholic faithful squeezed into St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets and piazzas to watch Pope Benedict XVI … Continue reading

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Turn the Beat Around…

Just six years after chants of “Santo Subito” rang throughout his funeral mass, Pope John Paul II is set for beatification this weekend – the first step toward sainthood. JPII’s beatification comes after the Vatican confirmed his first miracle last … Continue reading

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Holy Week, Batman!

Between Rome’s birthday today, Holy Week going on right now, Easter on Sunday, and JP2′s beatification next week, there is a lot happening here in the Eternal City.  But, let’s focus on one at a time.  Because today is Maundy … Continue reading

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