According to tradition, the construction of the current church began following a miracle that occurred in 1502
Exterior of the medieval church of Santa Maria de Centurelli Claudio Giovanni Colombo - Shutterstock
Famous statue of St Peter at the Vatican Square cinemavision - Shutterstock
Rome, center of Roman Catholicism and destination of the Jubilee 2025, preserves many places related to the Apostle Peter
Ceremony for the recognition of a House of Life by the Raoul Wallemberg International Foundation Silvia Costantini
The Houses of Life, recognized by the Raoul Wallenberg International Foundation, are physical locations that provided refuge and hope during one of history’s darkest chapters: the Holocaust
Beautiful interior of St Joachim church essevu - Shutterstock
This beautiful church played a heroic role during World War II by sheltering 35 individuals, including Jews and political dissidents, during the Nazi occupation
Plaque at General Curia of the Capuchin Friars Silvia Costantini
During the Second World War, this Franciscan see in Rome became a sanctuary for over 4,000 Jews in France and Italy
Plaque at Staderini Family Home Silvia Costantini
In this house an Italian family protected two Jew children from Nazi persecution in 1943
The Tiber River in Rome, showing the Tiber Island on the left and the Ponte Fabrizio (Pons Fabricius) at the center. The dome on the right is the principal synagogue of Rome. By Nicholas Hartmann - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
In 2016, the Wallenberg Foundation officially recognized the Fatebenefratelli Hospital as a sanctuary to persecuted individuals during the Holocaust.
Entrance to the Pontifical Portuguese College Silvia Costantini
During World War II, under the leadership of Rector Monsignor Joaquim Carreira, the college sheltered Jews and other persecuted individuals.
House of Life plaque at St. Joseph's School Silvia Costantini
During World War II, this school offered refuge to persecuted people, mainly Jews.