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Papal Tours to Rome for Your Church Group
Religious pilgrimage tours and religious pilgrimages to Italy

Rome was a site of martyrdom for many early Christians, chief among them the first Pope, St. Peter, who was buried upon Vatican Hill, which is now the site of the great St. Peter’s Basilica.

Epicenter of the Church
We at Casterbridge Church Tours are honored to welcome pilgrimage groups on a papal tour of Italy. A visit to the center of the Church is a focal point of each papal tour. You will stand in awe of Michelangelo’s Pieta, the Sistine Chapel, the treasures of the Vatican Museum, and of course, Bernini’s great Baldacchino and the main altar above St. Peter’s ancient tomb.

In the Pope’s Presence
Casterbridge can also make the Papal Audience experience a reality for your group! Chosen by conclave under the auspices of the Holy Spirit, the Pope acts on behalf of Christ as he guides the church in faith. A Papal Audience enables you to walk with the Pope in the midst of fellow Catholics from all over the world. This sea of humanity is very diverse, yet at this moment, you become one in the presence of Peter’s successor.

Watch and listen as the Pope gestures in personal acknowledgment of your group’s presence along with other fellow pilgrims. Experience the wonderful teaching of the Pope, allowing him to shape your understanding of the Gospel and the church’s obligation to proclaim Christ. Be humbled as the Pope imparts his apostolic blessing on you and your family, so that you may in turn be a blessing to others.

Pilgrimage Experiences Outside Rome
For Catholic groups traveling on a pilgrimage or papal tour, few places in the world have as many incredible places for worship as Italy. Consider the abundance of worship opportunities available for your papal tour of Italy:

Experience the Sacraments
Confession at Shrine of St. Padre Pio • Special Mass in Chapels of St. Peter’s • Eucharist in Siena or Orvieto.

Trace the Roots of Your Religious Order or Congregation
Walk the streets of Assisi • Return to St. John Bosco’s Shrine • Visit Sienese church where St. Catherine prayed.

Behold Italy’s Sacred Art
See Biblical heroes and important moments of faith brought to life by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Giotto, and many more!

Journey to Italy’s Holy Sites
Assisi: Portiuncula Chapel
Cascia: Shrine of St. Rita
Padua: Basilica of St. Anthony
Turin: The Turin Shroud
Various Italian Locations: Holy Mass • Conclusion of a Novena at a Sacred Shrine • Special Days of Prayer and Retreat.

Contact us today to beginning planning a life-changing Papal Experience Tour. We look forward to working with you on a papal tour that best fits the spiritual needs and goals of your group!

Register to plan a religious travel program with Casterbridge, either online or by calling 1-800-522-2398. Start planning your religious travel program today!


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