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Collodi is a small yet charming village in Tuscany, between the towns of Lucca and Pistoia. Located about 15 kilometers from Lucca, it is a popular stop for travelers exploring the rolling hills and historic towns of Tuscany. But what makes it even more interesting to the eye of its visitors, is its connection to one of Italy’s most beloved literar...

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These are exciting days to be a Catholic. Many lay apostolates have been founded which help us to live and grow in our faith. One especially exciting development is the number of lay initiatives designed to help us as family members. Exodus 90 is a men’s apostolate which helps men to be better husbands and fathers through becoming more focused on p...

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An ancient labyrinth, though it has survived in different forms than it did centuries ago, inside one of Tuscany’s most beautiful villas . This is the labyrinth of Villa Garzoni, one of Italy’s most fascinating historic residences, famous not only for its imposing architecture and Italianate garden, but also for its maze, a small living work of art...

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The Adventures of Pinocchio first came out in serial form in 1881 in the Giornale dei bambini (“Children’s Magazine”) and was later published as a book in 1883. It was written by Carlo Collodi (1826 – 1890) – whose real name was Carlo Lorenzini as Collodi comes from the name of the hamlet in which his mother was born – who was an Italian author and...

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