Over the past week, several news outlets have reported that the "Holy Stairs" -- said to have been climbed by Jesus on his way to face trial -- have been restored and reopened in Rome.Yes, the stairs ...
Visitors to Rome this spring will be able to experience a once-in-a-lifetime visit to an important Catholic relic. The Vatican announced it will display its holy stairs — believed to have been walked ...
In case you didn't know, right now, there is a fantastic opportunity going on in Rome. The city’s famous pilgrimage destination, the Scala Sancta (“Holy Stairs”), are uncovered, and visitors can ...
A staircase believed to have been climbed by Jesus Christ and to have been transferred from Jerusalem to the Vatican by the Roman Empire has been opened to the public for the first time in 300 years.
Pilgrims are flocking to climb the newly restored Scala Sancta in Rome, the 28 marble steps Jesus is said to have ascended on his way to trial at the hands of Pilate Pilgrims are flocking to climb the ...
A staircase that is said to have been walked upon by Jesus before his judgment from Pontius Pilate will soon be on display for the first time in 300 years. The Vatican has been restoring the Scala ...
Pilgrims climb up the 28 steps of Scala Sancta on their knees, retracing Jesus’ short but fateful trip to face then governor Pilate, who allowed the mob to crucify him despite finding him guiltless.
The Scala Sancta, or Holy Staircase, had been encased in protective maple wood since 1723 in a bid to protect the steps from years of use. The marble steps Jesus is believed to have climbed before ...