Knights of Malta in the Vatican

These fine men are heroes.  True knights! 

Sonnen Family in the Vatican

St. Peter's Basilica: The Hidden Bathroom Exit

Insider scoop: most do not know that this exists -- it is the easy access bathroom on the north side of the Vatican Basilica (access is through where Confessions are heard).  There are no signs.  Just walk on through.  

Taking Up the Collection at St. Peter's Basilica

Maria Bambina Statue in Rome (The Baby Mary Devotion from Milan)

Dinner at Our Favorite Resturant in Italy: Molo 21

This is where my groom's dinner was held.  A fabulous restaurant with a totally unique menu.  Located in a storied 1950s hotel, the Le Najadi.  Lots of memories swimming here in the Mare Nostrum! 

http://www.molo21.com/

Fatima Statue Donated by 114 Roman Jews Saved During WWII is Lovingly Restored

Nice to see this lovely statue restored and painted like new!

This treasure was a gift to the Religious Teachers Filippini in Rome in thanksgiving for having saved the lives of 114 Jews during the Second World War. 

The Jews who survived gave this statue to the sisters in gratitude for having secretly housed them for several months in their convent in the heart of Rome on the Via delle Botteghe Oscure. 

Moiré Silk Biretta

Rome. 

Chair of the Archpriest of the Vatican Basilica

Rome Scene: the Saturno Hat