A Holy Year. A Jubilee Year— a year of prayer and plenary indulgence for the Catholic Church. Easter, the most theologically significant celebration and the heart of the liturgical year. In the midst of it all, Rome remains an undisputed and privileged destination, especially with the arrival of spring and the first long weekends of the season.

This year, the convergence of these two religious events, along with Italy’s secular holidays on April 25th and May 1st, will bring an even greater influx of pilgrims and visitors. For many, what begins as a simple tourist experience or a prelude to summer vacations may turn out to be a far more intense and engaging journey than expected.