December 12 marks the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which dates back to the 16th century in Mexico. Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s to honor the feast.
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December 12 marks the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which dates back to the 16th century in Mexico. Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s to honor the feast.
The Spanish Steps play a special role in Roman celebrations for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8.
Two choirs and traditional folk dancers from the Veneto region, the Vatican Gendarmes band, much pomp and ceremony, and... prego - the unveiling of the Vatican Nativity Scene and lighting of the Christmas Tree in St. Peter’s Square.
The raising, decorating and lighting of the Vatican Christmas Tree are just some of the wonderful Christmas traditions we have to look forward to over the coming weeks. Here’s a sneak peak of what to expect!
Ordinary hero and Roman street artist Mauro Pallotta aka Maupal is making a name for himself locally and abroad for his community-minded outlook on art and life.