Pope John Paul II

Culture

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 05/02/2011 - 03:51

1.5 million pilgrims gathered in Rome Sunday to witness the beatification of Pope John Paul II.With hotels in the city fully booked, the faithful camped out in…

Culture

Attending the Beatification of Pope John Paul II

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 03/29/2011 - 09:08

When Pope John Paul II died in 2005, millions of pilgrims flocked to Vatican City for his funeral. The huge crowd began chanting “santo subito!” or “…

Lifestyle

Tour Guide Caught in Beatification Ticket Scam

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 03/25/2011 - 05:39

An American tour guide is under investigation in Rome, suspected of selling fake tickets to the beatification of Pope John Paul II.The guide, who was giving…

Travel

Three of The Best: Monastery and Sanctuary Guest Houses

by Carla Passino | Thu, 02/19/2009 - 04:15

Fancy characterful accommodation at astoundingly low prices? Then try an Italian monastery. We picked three of the best ones that welcome lay guests Picture…

Lifestyle

Pope John Paul II 1920-2005

by ITALY | Sun, 04/03/2005 - 19:55

"Requiescant in Pace" Pope John Paul II passed away at 21:37 local time (1937 GMT) on Saturday, aged 84. He was watched by his closest aides. All through…