Tour of St. Peter's & CDF

Yesterday we went to St. Peter's Basilica with Dr. Elizabeth Lev.  She is an American-born art historian who lives in Rome (see her website here ==> http://www.elizabeth-lev.com/).  It was such a blessing to listen to her.  She has a lively faith and has a great passion for her work.  In listening to her, it is easy for a person to desire to learn more about the faith, the Church, art history, etc.  She shared about how St. Peter's Basilica came to be the way it is today, in all its glory!  We will be seeing Dr. Lev again before our time is complete in Rome.

A masterpiece of Bernini, found at the back of St. Peter's Basilica.

In the afternoon, we were able to learn about the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.  This Congregation does a number of things, including examination of crimes against faith, morals, the celebration of the Sacraments, etc.  The Congregation carries out its work to aid in the salvation of souls.