We had our first full Mass at St. Mary Major in the chapel in Salus Populi Romani, the chapel that Pope Francis visits before every trip he takes out of country, with Fr. Gregory Crane celebrating. The students are tired, but in great spirits. We also were able to go through the Colosseum and Roman Forum this afternoon. Heading back to campus now for some rest for preparing for Papal audience tomorrow with the Holt Father. God bless!
All of the pilgrims had the privilege of going on the Scavi tour, seeing St. Peter’s bones, a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, climbing to the top of the dome of St....
Today, we took a beautiful break from the business of Rome in the morning to explore some very peaceful locations. The first was the Abbey of Tre Fontane. This is...