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February
2020

Is the Vatican a country?

Is the Vatican a country?

The Vatican is the home of the Catholic Church. With just a 2-mile city border, the entire city is less […]

14
February
2020

Michelangelo and the Church

Michelangelo and the Church

Michelangelo is famous across the world for his stunning art pieces. He is as one of the best artists of […]

3
February
2020

Hierarchy of the Catholic Church

Hierarchy of the Catholic Church

Pope, bishop, cardinal, priest. There are so many names thrown around when talking about the Catholic Church it is easy […]

2
December
2019

What does the Pope do?

What does the Pope do?

Pope Francis has served as head of the church for almost 7 years now, but what exactly does the Pope’s […]

27
November
2019

The Influence of Religion over Italy

The Influence of Religion over Italy

How did religion become ingrained into the essence of Italian society? More so than anywhere else in Europe. Hosting the […]

20
November
2019

Best Lunch Spots in the Vatican

Best Lunch Spots in the Vatican

On your trip to the Vatican, you can walk miles, with kilometres of museum to explore and 320 steps up […]

20
September
2019

The Circus of Nero

The Circus of Nero

Circus during ancient Rome was not understood in the way we know it now. Circus referred to a large open-air […]

13
September
2019

The Secret Archives of the Vatican

The Secret Archives of the Vatican

Millions of documents spanning across 12 centuries is what waits behind the doors of the Vatican Apostolic Archive. Find out […]

13
September
2019

Who lives in the Vatican Palace?

Who lives in the Vatican Palace?

The Vatican Palace, also known as the Apostolic Palace, is one of the most stunning structures of the Vatican City. […]

3
September
2019

What do the paintings in the Sistine Chapel mean?

What do the paintings in the Sistine Chapel mean?

Containing some of the best in high Renaissance art, the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling takes the crown when it comes to […]

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