St. Peter’s Basilica (Italian San Pietro in Vaticano) is a major basilica in Vatican City, an enclave of Rome. St. Peter’s was until recently the largest church ever built (it covers an area of 23,000 m² and has a capacity of over 60,000), and it remains one of the holiest sites in Christendom. Ancient tradition … Read more
Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15 For more pictures, goto Assumption Pictures. Today, August 15th, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ‘See the beauty of the daughter of Jerusalem, who ascended to heaven like the rising sun at dawn.’ — Benedictus antiphon from Daily Office For hundreds of years, Catholics … Read more
This Basilica Cathedral is one of three Basilicas built over the tombs of apostles of Jesus Christ. The other two are the Basilica of St. Peter, built over the tomb of St. Peter in Rome (St.Peter’s Basilica) and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela built over the tomb of St. James in Spain. Standing tall … Read more