It was our last day in Rome, so we decided to make the most of it. In the morning, we visited the Colosseum, which was surprisingly quiet. We were able to take beautiful photos without the usual crowds.
After that, we headed to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls—the final Holy Door of our Rome pilgrimage. It was about a 20-minute train ride from the Colosseum. When we arrived, there were only a few visitors, and the basilica felt peaceful and spacious. We attended a weekday Mass there and spent time admiring the portraits of the popes lining the walls, all the way up to the late Pope Francis.
We then had a quick lunch at a nearby McDonald’s before continuing our journey.
In the afternoon, we visited the Abbey of St. Paul at the Three Fountains (Tre Fontane), the site where St. Paul was believed to have been beheaded. According to tradition, his head struck the ground three times, and three springs miraculously emerged. The church is quite far from the city center, requiring a train ride and a walk. It was very quiet and serene, as it is not a commonly visited pilgrimage site.
Afterward, we returned to Rome to visit other churches, including the Church of St. Ignatius, and spent some time strolling through the city before resting for the night.
It was a peaceful and meaningful way to conclude our time in Rome.
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