Just across the street from the Basilica of Saint John Lateran is one of Rome’s most treasured places: According to Roman Catholic tradition, The Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs (“Scala Sancta”) were the steps leading up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem on which Jesus Christ stepped on his way to trial during […]
What to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel We know things are changing by the minute and, as travelers ourselves, it can be overwhelming to know what to do. That’s why we’ve gathered the information you need on the latest restrictions and changes. Whether you have a trip booked or are considering future trave, we […]
Summer Catholic Pilgrimage: Experience Peter Claver in Barcelona! The 2019 summer pilgrimage was a great experience for the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver who journeyed on the 10 Hour Flight to Europe. These Catholic faithful found the pilgrimage to be a trip of a lifetime as numerous Claver Family and friends were united in […]
A Vatican committee has unanimously voted to send the sainthood cause of Father Augustus Tolton, a former runaway slave and the first African American priest in the United States, to the next stage. Tolton was born into slavery in Monroe County, Missouri in 1854 and escaped to Quincy, Illinois with his family during the Civil […]
