VATICAN CITY STATE: Visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, the 2nd time around (Day 3)

On my first visit to the Vatican in 2013 (with my sisters, aunt and distant relatives), I saw the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica, but not the Vatican Museums. It was also Pope Francis’ birthday – we got to sing/greet him with the crowd as he stood up waving from the tiny, tiny window of his … More VATICAN CITY STATE: Visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, the 2nd time around (Day 3)

The Vatican on Pope Francis’ birthday: A dream come true

Woot! Maerose here. 😉 This post is long overdue. I just can’t help but share the wonderful trip I had with my sisters and some relatives to the smallest country in the world by both area and population — The Vatican! As a raised Roman Catholic, it was one of my dreams to actually set … More The Vatican on Pope Francis’ birthday: A dream come true