catholic
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Santo Antonio
The gigantic church of Saint Anthony of Padua, the “Basilica del Santo” in the city of Padova, can intoxicate an Episcopalian from the Protestant U.S. South. Its multiple domes and bell tower loom humongous over its piazza. You barely notice… Continue reading
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Magnificent humanity
Twice, we have walked a circuit of ancient Catholic churches in Fano when they were not having Mass. We admired the art, the architecture and the emptiness, from one to the next: The 1140 A.D. Cathedral, the 14th century Church… Continue reading
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Once more, to the lake
Salve, cara mèi lettrici. I interrupt this long silence to say we, my wife and I, are proceeding on our plans to reach Italy next year. Things are going well, while I plan to play tenor sax today in Decatur’s… Continue reading
An American journalist heads for Italy to see his country changing from afar. 