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!
The last two groups have arrived and we are on the bus to our home in Rome, the UMary campus!!! We are missing 4 bags, but have everyone and every limb. Dinner in an...
Greetings good friends. We have had a super successful first day! After a 7 hour layover in Minneapolis, everything went smoothly and our students, although tired, are...