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Our pilgrimage begins as we depart the U.S. on our overnight fight to Rome, Italy. Meals will be served during our flight.
Upon arrival into Rome, we transfer via deluxe motor coach to Assisi, home of the Franciscan Order. Following hotel check-in and some leisure time, we will celebrate Mass at the Hermitage of Carceri, located in the hills of Assisi. Dinner.
Overnight in Assisi
After breakfast, we will visit the quaint hilltop birthplace of St. Francis that still retains something of the atmosphere of the early 1200s, when St. Francis began his ministry. We begin with Mass at Chiesa Nuova, built in 1615 on the site of the birthplace of St. Francis. Next, we will proceed to the Church of St. Clare to see the Saint’s body and pray for her intercession. St. Clare was the foundress of the Order of Poor Clare’s. Then on to the basilica of St. Francis where we will pray over his tomb. Finally, we will transfer back to Rome. We will take time to visit the Shrine of the Renunciation, where Blessed Carlo’s body is interred, and learn more about his life and spirituality. Dinner.
Overnight in Assisi
We start the day with breakfast. Today we’ll participate in the Jubilee of Youth events.
Overnight in Rome
In the morning, we will head to Saint Peter’s Square for the Papal general audience with Pope Francis (subject to the Pope’s schedule). Afterward, we will have a private Mass nearby. After lunch on your own, we’ll embark on a tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Overnight in Rome
We start the day with breakfast. Today we’ll participate in the Jubilee of Youth events.
Overnight in Rome
We start the day with breakfast. Today we’ll participate in the Jubilee of Youth events.
Overnight in Rome
Open for events related to the “Jubilee of Youth”.
Overnight in Rome
After breakfast, we will visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the Church of St. Mary Major, and the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. Here, we will have the opportunity to climb the Lateran Steps and attend Mass. After lunch on your own, we will travel to the Pontifical North American College for a private tour, offering stunning views of Rome.
Overnight in Rome
After breakfast, we will embark on a historic tour of Ancient Rome. We will stroll along cobblestone streets, lined with majestic stone pines, and visit the Colosseum, a grand amphitheater of the ancient world. Passing by the Roman Forum, we will witness the ruins of ancient government buildings. Our next stop is the San Gregorio Magno al Cielo Convent, the Roman motherhouse of the Missionaries of Charity, where we can connect with the spirit of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Farewell dinner.
Overnight in Rome
With a renewed sense of pilgrimage and an invigorated love of our Catholic faith, we will board our plane for our flight home.
