Category Archives: Vaticano

Lighting a Candle

Posted on December 12, 2019 by babbityjean

The Church of San Giacomo in Chioggia (the Veneto) is the first in Italy to install a point-of-sale (POS) device in its inner sanctum.  Inspired by a precedent in Sweden, installation of the electronic station enables the faithful to use … Continue reading →

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The Figure of Saint Anthony

Posted on July 11, 2019 by babbityjean

On a pillar of the façade of the Basilica in Padua stands the figure of Saint Anthony, created in the first half of the 14thcentury.  Slightly less than life size, he almost feels physically present with a gesture of blessing … Continue reading →

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La Monaca di Monza

Posted on June 6, 2019 by babbityjean

Ne “I Promessi Sposi”, Alessandro Manzoni la chiama “Gertrude”.  Il nome alla nascita era Marianna de Leyva ma lei prese il nome di sua madre, Virginia Maria, quando divenne suora.  La storia della sua vita—piena di sesso, scandali, potere, denaro … Continue reading →

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