Tag: St Peter the Apostle

Saint Peter the Apostle (died c. 64–68 CE), originally named Simon, was a Galilean fisherman called by Jesus to be one of the twelve apostles and the leader of the early Christian community. Recognized in Catholic tradition as the first pope, he traveled to Rome to establish the early Church and was martyred there by crucifixion, leaving a foundational impact on the structure and history of global Christianity.

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This Easter my wife and I travelled to Rome. What follows is a simple journal that records some of the things that we did, with a selection of photographs from each day.

Good Friday

After sunset on Good Friday, we attend the Way of the Cross (Via Crucis) at the Roman Colosseum, which comprises prayers from fifteen families who have encountered suffering and loss in profound ways. We see Pope Francis seated above the procession, and at the end of the traditional fourteen stations he bestows an Apostolic Blessing on the gathering. An incredibly moving experience.

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