While many travellers think first of the Vatican for Easter, Florence is wonderful to visit during Holy Week
Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass Francis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony so that he'd be able to attend the Sunday Mass, the Vatican press office said in a statement on Friday. 1 year ago It’s raining marshmallows for Easter ...
Luckily, many of the main tourist attractions are open over the Easter celebrations. However, expect early closing hours on Good Friday at the Colosseum. The Vatican Museums are also closed on Easter Sunday and Monday but have normal operating hours the days before and after. Most shops will b...
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There is a long list of Vatican events and masses that take place across the whole Easter period, starting with Ash Wednesday at the beginning of Lent.The main Easter celebrations in Rome take place on: Ash Wednesday Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday ...
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis, whose frail health has been a growing source of concern in recent weeks, appeared in better shape on Wednesday ahead of a busy Easter week schedule. The 87-year-old pontiff read out in full pre-prepared texts for his weekly audience, rather tha...
Matthew's.The Benemerenti Medal, issued by the Vatican, recognized Mr. Stehle's supervision of the music for the pope's liturgy at Nationals Park last April.The pews filled quickly before the service began Sunday, and hundreds of worshippers had to stand in the aisles, against the walls,...
The Vatican said in a brief explanation that the decision was made to "conserve his health." The decision clearly paid off, as Francis was able to recite the prayers of the lengthy Saturday night Easter Vigil service, including administering the sacraments of baptism and First Communion to eight...
At the Vatican, the Pope celebrates Easter with a special mass attended by thousands of devotees all over the world who gather at St. Peter’s Square. At the start of the service, the basilica lights aren’t fully turned on to signify the tomb of Christ before his actual resurrection. ...
First of all, we must remember that religion is at the root of Easter in Italy, with the Vatican calling Rome “home”, thus many traditions revolve around attending the special masses and church services held during the Holy Week. For those who are not familiar with Christian, and particula...