Saint peters basilica

Visiting Saint Peter's Basilica is a must when you're in Rome! In this article I tell you more about what there is to see, some fun facts and juicy gossip, some photos of the interior and how to skip the long lines in front of the Saint Peter's basilica.

As Rome prepares to host a special Jubilee Year, set to begin on December 8, let’s look at Rome’s four papal basilicas.

Saint Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church, is the center of Christianity. The imposing structure was built over a span of more than one hundred years by the greatest Italian architects of the era. The dome of St. Peter's rises to a total height of 136.57 metres (448.1 ft) from the floor of the basilica to the top of the external cross. It is the tallest dome in the world.

We were up there

Today is the Feast of St. Peter’s Chair at Rome. In this season after Epiphany, the liturgy focuses on the manifestation of the Divinity of Jesus, as revealed at His Baptism. This important feast is placed within this season, for it reveals the divine roots of Holy Mother Church,…

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