9th November Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Rome: “Mater et Caput”

St John Lateran’s Basilica in Rome is the “Mater et Caput”, ‘Mother and head’, of all churches in Rome and the world. This fact is solemnised by the relief that adorns the entrance to the Basilica. The name “Lateran”...

We Don’t Need Another Hero!

On the Solemnity of All Saints the Church presents all those men and women who have lived their Christian lives to an heroic level and now are enjoying the eternal beatitude in heaven. It is, one might say, a...

3 November 2018: Art and Faith: A Visit to St Mary Majors Basilica

Each first Saturday of the month, the Missionaries of Divine Revelation offer a unique Art and Faith itinerary at St Mary Majors Basilica. The tour explains the precious religious, historical and artistic heritage of this Basilica which was the first one dedicated to Mary, Mother of God in the...