You won’t find this palace on most Rome itineraries, which is wild, considering it’s one of the oldest, grandest, and most lived-in noble homes in the city. But the doors to Palazzo Colonna only open for a few hours each week, and if you don’t plan ahead, you’ll miss out on baroque masterpieces, secret gardens, and the very room where a pope once ruled. Here’s how to visit … [Read more...] about How to Visit Palazzo Colonna: Rome’s Secret Palace
The Papal Conclave: What Happens When a Pope Passes Away?
Within hours of a Pope passing away, plans are set in motion for one of the most carefully orchestrated transitions in modern religion. From global mourning to secret ballots in the Sistine Chapel, here’s your straightforward guide to the papal conclave, what happens when a pope passes away, and how the next one is chosen. Skip To What You Came Here For: … [Read more...] about The Papal Conclave: What Happens When a Pope Passes Away?