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Papal Basilicas of Rome: San Giovanni in Laterano

Papal Basilicas of Rome: San Giovanni in Laterano

by Melanie on 19. Mar, 2008 in Arts and Culture, Destinations, Featured Articles, Lazio, Religion, Rome

San Giovanni in Laterano (St. John Lateran) gets no love. Literally. Although it is the basilica dedicated to the Bishop of Rome (i.e., the Pope), the Vatican hasn’t even created a website for it (else we couldn’t find it)! Nevertheless, San Giovanni proves important this time of year as it is the site of the [...]

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Holy Week Calendar

Holy Week Calendar

by Melanie on 30. Mar, 2007 in Festivals and Events, Lazio, Religion, Rome

Palm Sunday - April 1 – marks the beginning of Settimana Santa, or Holy Week, in Rome. Here’s a brief schedule for attending services over which Pope Benedict will preside. More info is available on the Vatican website. Sunday, April 1 – Palm Sunday St. Peter’s Square, 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 2 – Holy Monday St. [...]

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