Peter and Paul, two apostles of Christ, brought the message of Jesus to Rome, thereby making Rome the epicenter of the Christian faith. The writings and teachings of the apostles left an indelible mark on Roman history, inspiring Pontiffs and Emperors alike to build the finest churches in the Christian world.

These four churches are on the “must see” list if you’re visiting Rome!

• The Basilica of Mary Major, also known as Our Lady of Snows is home to the crib of the baby Jesus, is the largest Church to Mary in Rome, and sits on top of the hill where it miraculously snowed in the peak of Summer. 
• Afterwards you will get to see St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome which has the seat of the bishop of Rome and was the original residence of the popes up until the 14th century.
• In the Basilica of the Holy Cross, you will see many relics of the Passion of Christ, including pieces of the crown of thorns and the actual cross of Jesus.
• Finally, at St. Paul’s outside the Walls you will see where St. Paul is laid to rest.
• It is a truly holy and reverent experience for any pilgrim, and one of our top theologians will accompany you on this tour.

We will begin our tour at the Basilica of Mary Major, also known as Our Lady of Snows is home to the crib of the baby Jesus, is the largest Church to Mary in Rome, and sits on top of the hill where it miraculously snowed in the peak of Summer. 

Next, you will get to see St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome which has the seat of the bishop of Rome and was the original residence of the popes up until the 14th century.

During our third stop in the Basilica of the Holy Cross, you will see many relics of the Passion of Christ, including pieces of the crown of thorns and the actual cross of Jesus.

Finally, at St. Paul’s outside the Walls you will see where St. Paul is laid to rest.