Tuesday, 7th October Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
This morning, we will fly from Gatwick to Rome and upon arrival, meet our Marian Pilgrimages representative and driver who will remain with us for the duration of our pilgrimage. The first stop on our Jubilee Pilgrimage will be the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Since 1300, the date of the first Holy Year, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls has been part of the Jubilee itinerary to obtain the indulgence and stands on the site that tradition indicates as that of the burial place of the Apostle Paul, the saint's tomb being under the Papal Altar. This afternoon we will cross the threshold of the Holy Door and celebrate the opening Mass of our pilgrimage. After time for private prayer we will drive to our hotel during which time we will catch glimpses of some of the many ancient monuments scattered throughout Rome, evidence that the �Eternal City� has a history and an appeal like no other city in the world. After checking into our rooms have time to relax before dinner.

Wednesday, 8th October Papal Audience & Basilica of St. John Lateran & Basilica of St. Mary Major
This morning, we will gather with fellow pilgrims in St. Peter�s Square to attend the Papal Audience. After free time for lunch, we will drive to the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the �Mother Church of all Churches� and seat of the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis. After time for private prayer, we will walk to the nearby Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs. According to tradition, the Holy Stairs are the steps which led up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem on which Jesus Christ climbed on his way to trial. The sanctuary attracts millions of pilgrims each year who wish to honour the Passion of Jesus Christ. We will conclude our day as we cross the threshold of the Holy Door of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the largest Catholic Marian Church in Rome. Here we will have time for prayer before the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani; an Icon of the Virgin Mother and Child, credited with saving the city of Rome from the plague during the late sixth century. It is before this icon that Pope Francis prays before embarking, and upon returning from each international Apostolic journey.

Thursday, 9th October Trevi Fountain & St. Peter�s Basilica
This morning, we will check out of our hotel and embark on a guided walking tour of Rome�s historic centre. We will begin at the Trevi Fountain, where tradition calls for tossing a coin over your shoulder to ensure a return to Rome. Stroll through the cobbled streets that lead to Piazza Navona, Rome�s most famous square where we will have free time for lunch. St. Peter�s Basilica is without doubt one of the holiest temples of Christendom and home to masterpieces by artists of the calibre of Michelangelo and Bernini amongst countless others. This afternoon, we will make our pilgrimage through the Holy Door before embarking on a guided tour of the basilica, where we will have the chance to pray at the tombs of St. John Paul II and St. John XXIII, and admire Michelangelo�s Piet� and Bernini�s intricate Baldachin. We will depart Rome in the late afternoon and drive through the Green Heart of Italy to the town of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare and resting place of Blessed Carlo Acutis. After checking into our rooms, we will have time to relax before dinner. Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi

Friday, 10th October Walking tour of Assisi & Tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis
After breakfast, we will drive to the town of Assisi. After morning Mass, we will embark on a walking tour of the medieval town, where we will hear of the lives of both St. Francis and St. Clare and how they relinquished lavish lifestyles in favour of a life of charity and prayer. Our tour will include visits to the Basilica of St. Clare, where we will have time for prayer at the tomb of the foundress of the Order of Poor Clares and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis where we can admire the impressive frescoes and later have time for prayer at the tomb of the �Poor Man of Assisi.� The name Carlo Acutis became known throughout the world when on the 10th of October 2020, in the presence of his parents and siblings, he was beatified in the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. The young Carlo had the capacity to enjoy life in a simple way, and just like St. Francis of Assisi was not impressed by material things. This afternoon we will visit the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, the resting place of the first millennial beatified, and future saint, and where the young Francis of Assisi publicly relinquished his lavish lifestyle, in favour of a life of prayer. The remainder of the afternoon at leisure will allow for shopping and personal sightseeing.

Saturday, 11th October Chapel of the Porziuncola
Located in the valley below Assisi is the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, a sacred place for Franciscans, and home to the Chapel of the Porziuncola where Francis began to realise his true calling and where Clare was accepted into the Order. This morning, we will celebrate the closing Mass of our pilgrimage and afterwards see the Chapel of the Transito where Francis died and the famous Rose Garden. After time for private prayer, we will depart Assisi and drive to Fiumicino Airport for our afternoon flight to London Gatwick, concluding our memorable Jubilee pilgrimage.