Where the Gods of Rome Faded, and the Light of Christ Endures

Along the pilgrimage route from Castel Sant’Angelo to St. Peter’s Basilica stands a marble monument honoring Saint Catherine of Siena, one of the great spiritual figures of the Church. Positioned near the gardens of Castel Sant’Angelo, the statue marks a place of quiet reflection on charity, courage, and service.

At the northern gateway of historic Rome, Piazza del Popolo opens as one of the city’s most dramatic and symbolic public spaces. For centuries, this grand piazza marked the point of arrival for pilgrims and travelers entering Rome from the north, setting the tone for their encounter with the Eternal City. Anchoring the square is the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, a place where art, history, and conversion converge in a powerful spiritual narrative.

On Rome’s Golden Mountain—A Testament to St. Peter’s Sacrifice

Underground House of Sts. Peter and Paul

Where the Chains of St. Peter Bear Witness to His Imprisonment and Faith

An Opening Embace for Pilgrims to Vatican City

Heart of the Catholic Church, Largest Basilica in the World, and Burial Place of St. Peter 

Built over One of the Houses of St. Paul

House of Prisca and Aquila, Companions of St. Paul

Mammertine Prison, Location of Sts. Peter and Paul's Imprisonment

Where St. Paul was Martyred and Three Fountains Sprang Forth

Tomb of St. Paul, Mosaics of the Popes, and Major Papal Basilica

Where St. Philip Neri started the Oratory that also first took care of people affected by the bubonic plague

The Home of St. Philip Neri, The Heart of the Oratorians

The Catacombs of St. Sebastian—Where Ancient Graffiti Tells the Story of Faithful Pilgrims

House of St. Jerome & Iconic Spada Chapel

Where St. Aloysius Rests, and Jesuit Artistry Thrives       

Mother church of the Society of Jesus. Tomb of St. Ignatius of Loyola & Relics of St. Francis Xavier

Home of St. Catherine’s Relics, Heart of Dominican Tradition

First Constatinian Papal Basilica & Seat of the Bishop of Rome

Former ancient stadium converted in a piazza with baroque fountains and churches

Where Faith Meets Masterpiece—Caravaggio’s Vision of St. Matthew

Home of the Cradle of Christ, First Marian Icon,  & Sanctuary of Saints

Hadrian’s Mausoleum to a Fortress of Popes, Where St. Michael Appeared

Urban Park of the Popes shaped in a Heart

Shrine to the Dedicated to the Divine Mercy

From Roman Arena of Gladiator Games to Altar of Martyrs

Political, commercial and religious center of ancient Rome, home to several churches

Trinità dei Monti—Where the Spanish Steps Lead to Heaven’s Gates

From a Bleeding Icon to ​Bramante’s Beauty, A Church Dedicated to Our Lady of Peace

Where Pilgrims Pray, Home to St. Barbara’s Relic

A Shrine of Miracles, A Home of St. Padre and St. Jude's Relics

The Carmelite Church near Vatican City

Vatican's Parish Open to the Public with Frequent Mass Times

The Magnificent Mosaics and Medieval Marvels of Santa Maria in Trastevere

The Center for Australian Catholics in Rome

The Redemptorist Church of Saint Alphonsus Liguori

The Center for American Catholics in Rome

Irish Clerical Formation Centre Outside the Walls of Rome

The Heart of English Mission in Rome

A Tiny Marian Church near Vatican City

Where the Relics of Christ’s Passion Bear Witness to His Love

The Holy Stairs—Ascend in Prayer, Walk in Jesus' Footsteps

Rome’s Largest Catacomb—Where the First Christians Rest, A Testament to Martyrdom

The Eternal Resting Place of St. Cecilia and the First Popes

From Martyrs to the Mother of God—Where the First Christians Honored the Mother of God

Home to Relics of Pope Saint Clement I