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Discover fourteen fun facts (and lots more) about the Vatican Railway, even how to take a train ride yourself over the Vatican border!
Pope Benedict XVI’s shoemaker is a simple Peruvian cobbler, whose tiny shop is in the ‘Borgo’, close to the Vatican’s St. Anne Church.
From the Vatican into Italy by train! What an amazing experience, thanks to the Vatican Museums!
Lent has always been a special time for the Christian community in the heart of the Church in Rome. Here are some of the traditions still practiced today in the Eternal City.
Once a year there is a real ‘farmyard under the sky’ in front of St. Peter’s Square, when farmyard and domestic animals and the crowds receive a blessing on the Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot.
Wondering how to celebrate the season of giving in Rome? Here are the tops things to do in Rome and Vatican City this Christmas!
December 12 marks the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which dates back to the 16th century in Mexico. Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s to honor the feast.
The Spanish Steps play a special role in Roman celebrations for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8.
Two choirs and traditional folk dancers from the Veneto region, the Vatican Gendarmes band, much pomp and ceremony, and... prego - the unveiling of the Vatican Nativity Scene and lighting of the Christmas Tree in St. Peter’s Square.
The raising, decorating and lighting of the Vatican Christmas Tree are just some of the wonderful Christmas traditions we have to look forward to over the coming weeks. Here’s a sneak peak of what to expect!
The ultimate guide to seeing the Pope and visiting all of Vatican City, from St. Peter's Basilica to the Sistine Chapel and everything in between; Restaurant and hotel recommendations and even what to pack!
