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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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Hymns to Life
There are some stunningly beautiful people in Italy, women and men you pass in the streets. But the beauty of two women we encountered recently included something else in addition, a real joy that you could feel around them. It… Continue reading
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Social medium
On the beach on Saturday between 6 and 7 p.m., teenagers are practicing back flips, cartwheels and handstands. One boy is teaching another how to do these. Not far from this, a circle of boys keeps a soccer ball in… Continue reading
An American journalist heads for Italy to see his country changing from afar. 