That one time I couldn’t find the body of San Callisto!!! I tell you the story today on the podcast:

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This church holds a special place in my heart with this memory from when I first visited and all the fruits that came from that experience.

Here I take you also on a virtual tour of the basilica:

• Tomb of Pope St. Callistus I – The relics of this 3rd-century martyr-pope rest beneath the high altar. Tradition holds that he was thrown into a well and later venerated as a saint.
• Golden Apse Mosaics – Created by Pietro Cavallini, these breathtaking mosaics depict the Madonna enthroned in glory, surrounded by saints, symbolizing the triumph of faith.
• Cosmatesque Floors – Intricate marble inlays in geometric patterns, a hallmark of medieval Roman craftsmanship.
• Flickering Candlelight and Pilgrim Devotion – The basilica’s solemn atmosphere, enhanced by centuries of prayer and devotion, makes it a profound place of reflection.
• One of the Oldest Marian Churches – Santa Maria in Trastevere is among the first churches in Rome dedicated to the Virgin Mary, standing as a testament to the deep roots of Marian devotion.

Come visit the basilica with me

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