In Italian the word “grande” means large. And when it comes to celebrating the season in Italy, the word aptly describes the way the birth of Christ is expressed. The celebrations are large. They’re dramatic and they’re also unique. Certainly, up and down and all-around Italy
One of our favorite and unique towns in all of Italy is the precious northern Lazio village of the Civita Bagnoregio. We always wanted to stay overnight in this magical place and finally had the opportunity to do so last month during our
More than a million faithful Catholics have been flocking to St. Mary Major Church in Assisi, Italy, over the last several months to venerate the relics of soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis. The Catholic Church’s first millennial saint will be canonized during a Mass in St.
Up to 35 million people are expected to visit Rome by the end of 2025 for the Jubilee Year. Despite the increased visitors expected, recent surveys show Italy remains the world’s top travel destination. According to the “2025 Virtuoso Luxe Report,” surveying more than 2,200
The Jubilee Year is upon us; and next month, the Vatican, as part of its continuing Jubilee celebrations and special events, is offering a gathering, a Jubilee of Deacons and their families. This celebration will include journeying together through the Holy Doors of the major
Ciao amici! Hello friends, and as we say in Italy, Buon Anno, Happy New Year! I’m so excited to share with you my New Year’s message as I think it will make a difference as we enter 2024, following a year with so many challenges.
“Look Ma, no lines!” If there is one phrase that sums up my recent ten-day trip back to the Motherland as I call it, it is that one. In all the years I have been traveling to Italy, there has never been a famous church,
COVID-19 and the weather have a great deal in common. I think we can all agree that one thing we’ve learned from the Coronavirus over the last year, is that the only thing constant, much like the elements, has been change. The latest forecast for Italy
It just had to be something more than answering numerous questions as well as responding to e-mails about traveling to Italy. At least that’s what those who’ve benefited from my Italy obsession have told me. Time after time, whether it was a friend, colleague, or
Today we said “arreverdci“ to St. Claire and St. Francis and their town of Assisi, and headed to Cascia to learn more about St. Rita. St. Rita was an Augustinian nun who experienced the stigmata. Numerous miracles are attributed to her and she is the
