The Vatican
Pope John Paul II Beatification
The buzz in Rome this Spring is all about the events surrounding the beatification of Pope John Paul II. Beatification is the formal declaration of someone as “blessed”, and is the fir... more...
Five things NOT to wear on a Vatican Tour
Some people save up for a lifetime to be able to afford a trip to Italy and of course to the Vatican Museum. Despite all the trip planning that goes into preparing for a trip, it seems there are many ... more...
Ten Reasons To Take a Tour of the Vatican
In the years that I have been working as a Rome tour specialist I have heard some bizarre reasons people give for taking or not taking tours. Finally I decided to set the record straight, but not beca... more...
Canonization of Pope John Paul II Canceled
April 1, 2011 Vatican City After the marked success of his social media campaigns with Facebook and Twitter, Pope Ratzinger has decided that instead of Canonizing Pope John Paul II, he will canonize ... more...
Exorcist: Devil Just Doing His Job
CNN has just published a fascinating interview with Father Gabriele Amorth, top Exorcist at the Vatican and leader of the International Association of Exorcists. In his care... more...
The truth about Papal Audiences
Pick up any Vatican guide and somewhere among all the tips and facts you will inevitably read about the weekly phenomenon known as the Papal Audience. The phrase sounds so official – a Papal ... more...
Wonders Within the Vatican Museum
History speaks to you from every masterpiece. This experience is on the top of the must-see list for your first Rome visit. The price you have to pay for your Vatican museum ticket, however, goes b... more...