Last article of "Rome Notes"

The Simple Defense for Marriage

An Appeal to Common Sense, Not Faith

Rome, (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 876 hits

The United Kingdom moved closer to being the latest nation to legislate in favor of same-sex "marriage" this week when it passed a bill allowing such ceremonies to take place in England and Wales. The bill still has to go before the House of Lords, but such legislation coming even this far would have been unthin...

read more

Articles from "Rome Notes"

A Decade of the Rosary in Art

10 Images of Our Lady From Rome Provide Mini Marian Pilgrimage

Rome, (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 1206 hits

May is the month when spring arrives in Rome in all its splendor, and citizens and visitors alike rejoice in the sunlight, scented jasmine and budding roses. Perhaps this is why one’s …

read more

Rome's Horrors; The Colors of Love

Gosnell Trial Is a Lesson for the New and Old Worlds Alike

Rome, (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 1631 hits

Tourists from the United States tend to see ancient Rome like a distant mirror of their own culture. The ancient Romans were a people under a rule of law; they were resourceful and respected …

read more

Getting to the Bottom of Liturgical Reform

Rome Conference to Gather Experts, Serve as Tribute to Benedict XVI

Rome, (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 3931 hits

A major international conference on the liturgy will take place June 25-28 in Rome in which a large number of highly distinguished and world-renowned speakers will discuss liturgical …

read more

Doubting Thomas and an Unceasing Rivalry

A Guest From Florence

Rome, (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 1941 hits

The Galleria Borghese museum, one of Rome's jewels, hosted an usual guest from Florence during Holy Week. Verrocchio's statues of Doubting Thomas and Christ, usually found along Florence's …

read more

Pope Francis and Foreign Affairs: What to Expect

Perhaps the Same Priorities, But a Different Style

Rome, (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 1744 hits

When it comes to international relations, Pope Francis' priorities are unlikely to greatly differ from those of Pope Benedict XVI. But his difference in style could potentially harvest …

read more