The nuns of Rome
While wandering the streets of Rome, Andrea Palatnik was struck by the volume of nuns in the city. Camera in hand, she documented almost every nun she came across and put together a slideshow.
A long way from home: African refugees lost in Italy
Stranded in Italy after leaving war-torn Libya, African refugees like Yeboah Emmanuel try to get by despite the lack of documents and the restrictions of a complicated legal limbo. Miles away from family and not sure about a place to call home, they depend on the kindness of strangers like the volunteers from a protestant organization in Rome.
Street art in the capital of Campania
A stark contrast to Rome, Napoli — as the Italians call it — is littered with garbage and graffiti. Though trash and pickpockets are everywhere, the city’s complicated history has created a unique façade for travelers to visit. Here is a collection of various photographs of graffiti in Naples, culled from the Religio staff.
Cured by Padre Pio
Agnes Reyes and Maria Persichetti are just two of the many pilgrims who travel to San Giovanni Rotondo every year come to ask Padre Pio to have their ailments be cured with a blessing or miracle.
From Padre Pio’s Disneyland to Saint Michael’s Cave: March 17, 2012
Andrea Palatnik reflects on a disparate serving of Saints: from Pioland to Saint Michael’s ancient caves, there was much to take in for Religio… namely, the local delicacies and the occasional snippet of information about relics.
Extreme Makeover for Williamsburg Russian Orthodox Cathedral
The 100-year old Russian Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration of our Lord in Williamsburg, Brooklyn was built between 1916 and 1921. It hasn’t had a major renovation since 1978, but after several years of a broad fundraising campaign, repairs are finally under way.
