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Traditional Via Crucis at the Colosseum in Rome

The Via Crucis devotion (Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross) has been practiced by Roman Catholics for many...

Traditions - Rituals - Religion

Culture

Top Ten Easter Events In Italy 2016

Italy is famous for its spectacular celebrations surrounding Pasqua (Easter), Carol King selects some of the most...

Top Ten - Top - Religion - Traditions

Pope Francis in Washington DC

Pope Francis' Historic U.S. Visit in Pictures

Pope Francis concluded a historic visit to the U.S. on Sunday night, leaving Philadelphia to return to Rome. It was a

Religion - Society

September 28, 2015

Culture

The Holy Week in Sardinia

The Holy Week in Sardinia is characterised by traditional processions and ancient rituals taking place in various towns...

Religion - Traditions - Rituals

Religious festival Sicily

Culture

What's On in Sicily - Religious Events & Festivals

Sicily's top religious festivals and events

Events in Sicily - Religion

February 28, 2015

Festa di Sant Agata

Catania's Most Beloved Religious Festival: Feast of St. Agatha

When we decided to write about one of the most famous religious processions in the world, the Feast of Saint Agatha in

Festival - Events - Religion

February 2, 2015

Annual Assisi Christmas Concert To Be Aired on Christmas Day

The annual Christmas concert from the Basilica Superiore of Assisi will be aired in Eurovision on Rai Uno on Christmas...

Religion - Traditions

December 24, 2014

Culture

Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Lucy

Every December 13, Italy celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Lucy

December 13, 2014

December 8: Festa dell'Immacolata and Christmas Decorations

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated and Italians put up Christmas decorations

Religion - Events

December 8, 2014

Culture

San Padre Pio and Its Controversial Legacy

Marcello Cantoni unravels the controversy surrounding San Giovanni Rotondo

September 22, 2014

Pope Francis to Celebrate First Wedding Mass at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis is set to officiate at the weddings of 20 couples who will get married at St. Peter’s Basilica on...

September 7, 2014

Culture

Viterbo's Macchina di Santa Rosa Procession

One of the oldest religious traditions from Lazio returns to Viterbo on the evening of September 3

Traditions - Religion

September 2, 2014

Celebrating Saint Anthony's Feast in Boston's North End

Every year on the last weekend in August, Boston’s North End celebrates the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. The

Events - Religion

August 25, 2014

Travel

Historic Via Francigena Reopens Rome Access

The 13.7 km section of the trail runs within the Riserva dell’Insugherata and Monte Mario

August 19, 2014

In Palermo, Mass and Happy Hour Go Hand in Hand

Aperimessa: the religious ceremnoy is followed by happy hour and dance

Religion - Society

August 10, 2014

Procession at Sea: The Feast of St. Andrew

For over 150 years on the last Sunday in July, the sea around the Adriatic coastal town of Pescara is awash with action

Events - Religion

Celebrating St. Paul's Feast in Aversa

June 29 marks the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Religion - Events

Pentecost at the Pantheon: A Rainfall of Rose Petals

Rose petals were dropped from the open oculus of the Pantheon on Sunday to celebrate the Pentecost

Religion - Events

Women in Love with Priests Ask Pope Francis to Lift Marriage Ban

A group of 26 women ask Pope Francis to meet them and reconsider the Catholic Church's ban on priests celibacy.

Culture

"Madonna mia!" Discover Rome's Not-So-Hidden Treasure

Words and pictures by Nicola Ferlei Brown 'Madonnelle stradarole', miniature Madonnas, are a form of popular devotion

Painting - Religion - Sculpture

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