The internet has provided mankind with unparalleled access to a vast amount of information at his fingertips. One of the highlights of the internet is that it provides all the information that you need regarding places of relief when nature calls in or surrounding the Vatican. See where the bones of St. Peter lie, leap into …
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1. The Vatican post office issues passports 2. Italians can donate 8% of their annual taxes directly towards the Vatican instead of paying the tax to the government 3. There are secret tunnels and passageways underneath the Vatican In 1527 the tunnels helped save Pope Clement VII’s life during an attack on Rome. …
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Protests from clerics and locals haven’t stopped the opening of a controversial new McDonald’s restaurant in the Vatican. Located approximately the length of a football field away from the Vatican State, less than 100 yards, the restaurant is downstairs in a Vatican-owned building in the Pio Borgo district of Rome. Quickly dubbed “McVatican” by locals, …
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The Sistine Chapel, built by and named after Pope Sixtus IV, is one of the many wonders of the world. Know for its beauty and amazing frescoes detailing salvation history, as well as for being the place where the Vicar of Christ is chosen in conclave, the Sistine Chapel is truly a treasure for …
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October is the Catholic Church’s annual celebration of “Respect Life Month.” Whether in the midst of an election cycle or at any other point during the year, it is worthwhile to remind ourselves that all faithful disciples are encouraged to embrace our universal call to holiness, no matter our circumstances. This is perhaps particularly evident …
There is no Olympic team representing the Vatican. However, that does not stop me from wondering what the Vatican Olympic team would do for uniforms. Warm-Ups Wrestling Softball/Baseball Ice Hockey Men’s Track and Field Women’s Track and Field …
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Pope Francis will visit the US this week. This marks his first visit to the US since his papacy began in 2013. He will visit the White House, address Congress, attend the World Meeting on Families, and immerse himself in a spectrum of other engagements. When the details of his visit became public, the rarity …
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So you’re thinking of visiting the Vatican? Not so fast, my friend: 1. It’s crazy hard to find 2. And crazy hard to get to 3. It’s not like you can just walk right up to it 4. Let alone drive 5. The architecture is worthless 6. And thoroughly unimpressive 7. Seriously, who designed …
St. Peter’s Basilica is THE Catholic pilgrimage site. Located on the traditional site of the martyrdom and burial of the Apostle Peter, the Basilica—inside and out—is a glorious sight to behold. But before you rush into the Basilica itself, take some time in St. Peter’s Square. There’s plenty of points of interest in the piazza, …