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When in Rome, Italy, Take a Tour of Vatican City
Vatican City is a small country within the city of Rome, Italy. Inside its walls are St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City Museum, and the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo.
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Beginning Research in the Mediterranean
Starting points for tracing your ancestors from the Mediterranean area of Europe.
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Five Famous Christian Places
Religious landmarks are among the most beautiful in the world. Among such landmarks, five famous Christian places stand out as must-see destinations.
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24 Hours in Rome
If travelers only have a day to spare in the Italian capital, it's unlikely they will be disappointed, as there is plenty to see and do in the Eternal City.
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Rambling through Rome: West of the Via del Corso
Take a walk west of Via del Corso in the "old" Rome.
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Rome Tourist Attractions
After The Spanish Steps, visit the Castel Sant'Angelo,Saint Peters Square and the Foro Romano (Roman Forum). All essential stops on that perfect Roman holiday
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St Peter's Square Rome
The Vatican residence of Pope Benedict XVI, in St Peter's Square Rome, is home to works from Bernini, a master of Roman Baroque art and Michelangelo a Renaissance genius.
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The Vatican - the Heart of Rome
A tour of Rome must include the Sistine Chapel, part of the Vatican Museum, situated near St Peter's Basilica, and home of the Creation of Adam by Michelangelo
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A Brief History of the Catholic Church
Globally, 1 of every 6 persons is a Catholic, Zenit news reports. The largest Christian church and organized religious institution is made up of 1.1 billion worshipers.
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Best Rome Hotels near Historic Attractions
Find the best Rome hotels that are located close to Rome's top historic attractions. Save money by booking them independently when taking a Europe cruise.
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Rome Sightseeing and Entertainment Values
Rome sightseeing can cost a fortune. But a map and advance planning can yield a host of low or no-cost experiences. Here's how to get the most from your Roman holiday.
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Sequel to Da Vinci Code: Angels and Demons
Angels and Demons, the sequel to the controversial Da Vinci Code is more of the same.
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Visiting Rome on a Time Budget
If you have only a week to explore Rome, you can still pack a lot into your time frame. Start with the five must-see attractions and plan a return trip to Italy.
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Best Shore Excursions in Rome on a Europe Cruise
Cruise lines offer shore excursions in Rome, Italy from the port of Civitavecchia that feature the best historic attractions or culinary experiences.
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Movie Review of Angels and Demons
With an accomplished director, a superstar leading man, and a bestselling book as the basis of the film, does Angels and Demons deliver?
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Movie Review: Angels and Demons
Ron Howard's Angels & Demons, based on the Dan Brown bestseller, is a taut little thriller . . . if you can ignore the glaring historical inaccuracies. 5/10.
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St. Peter´s Basilica: The Church to End all Churches
Who could go to Rome without visiting St. Peter´s Basilica, a triumph of Italian Renaissance art and architecture?

Advances Change Traveling
Along with technological advances, the euro has made traveling around Western Europe much easier. More than a dozen countries currently use the euro.
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Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva
This latest mystery by Daniel Silva takes Israeli art restorer and master spy, Gabriel Allon deep into modern-day Russia--a place that operates by its own set of rules.
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Pope Channel on YouTube
In the hopes of providing comprehensive daily Catholic news updates, the Vatican has debuted a news service on YouTube.com.
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Timeless Style: The 1928 Jewelry Company
The 1928 Jewelry Company creates updated reproductions of classic vintage jewelry for the budget-savvy modern woman.
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Angels and Demons, 2009, Film Review
Based on Dan Brown's bestselling novel, the film is the follow-up to 2006's The Da Vinci Code
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Best Mediterranean Cruise Ports
The best Mediterranean cruise ports feature history, culture and cuisine, with top embarkation ports on southern Europe cruises offering convenient airports, too.
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Catholic Holy Days of Obligation
Catholic parishioners are called to Mass and prayer on 10 key feast days and Sundays, collectively known as the Holy Days of Obligation.
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EASTER, ITALIAN STYLE Part 2
Public Easter celebrations in Italy range from the devoutly religious to odd and ancient local customs.
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Florence Italy from Past to Present
Florence Italy's early past has not carried into today. Thanks can be given to one prominent family, the Medicis, who carried Florence from the Black Death to fame.
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Hidden Corners of Rome
As most serious travelers attest, sight-seeing in Rome is for tourists. But to find the real local culture, it's only necessary to do a little exploring!
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Italy: Rome travel facts & trivia
Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma
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Movie Review - Angels and Demons
Ron Howard takes on Dan Brown's literature again, but Angels and Demon's doesn't fair any better than The Da Vinci Code
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South Africa's Drakensberg Boys' Choir
This immensely talented group of boys from South Africa is one of the country's most distinctive and entertaining resources.
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Spring Marathons in Europe
Spring Marathons in Europe provide runners with a great workout and a taste of different cultures and terrains.
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The Osservatore Romano as Vatican Newspaper
The Osservatore Romano is the official daily newspaper of the Holy See with news and views for Roman Catholics worldwide and can be accessed online in six languages.
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The Vatican Scavi Tour
Beneath St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican lies a fascinating discovery: a Roman necropolis, complete with tombs, frescoes and the bones of the first pope.
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Visiting Rome in One Weekend
Though Rome merits an extended visit, it's possible-with a basic plan, some energy, and a good map-to see several famous and fascinating sites in just a couple of days.
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"We will resist..."
The following is a statement of protest and dissent regarding the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JDDJ). It is issued by 14 Lutheran theological professors from Germany, America, Norway, and Denmark. Haben Sie Fragen? Bitte, schreib Holger Sonntag.
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Liechtenstein Cliches and Comparisons
Because of its small size, the Principality of Liechtenstein has been the subject of many cliches and comparisons. In this article we look at just a few of them and see if they are right.
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Must See Places of Northern/Central Italy
Planning a trip to Italy can be difficult if you are unsure of where to visit. This article gives some insight to some must places of the Italian peninsula.
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Realpolitik and Idealism in Foreign Policy
European and American foreign policy initiatives followed moralist approaches of idealism or the ruthless actions of Realpolitik to achieve goals favorable to the state.
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Rome on a Budget
I hope you will welcome guest editor Joanne Johansson. Her article is very informative and interesting for anyone planning a trip to Rome. It could also save you a lot of money.
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Van Helsing
A review of the film "Van Helsing".
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Nunc hic aut numquam: Latin
Die-hard devotees breathe new life into a dead language
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Find an Internship in Rome, Italy
Love big cities? Speak some Italian? Want to live in an historic European capital? If the answer to these questions is yes, consider looking for an internship in Rome!
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TALES...U.S. CAMPAIGN Y2K UPDATE
Update on current happenings in the U.S. presidential elections.
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The Offbeat Traveler
It's easy for visitors to be overwhelmed with everything to see in the Eternal City. Sometimes the tourist needs a breather from the traditional sites.
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Augsburg Confession, 26-Conclusion
The final articles of the Augsburg COnfession, which deal with traditions in the Roman church and abuses with traditions, in the system of monasteries and convents, and the abuse of bishops taking on government powers.
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