National Catholic Reporter

Synod members to make pilgrimage to catacombs; pray with refugees

In addition to their three-day retreat outside of Rome, more than 350 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops are expected to go on a pilgrimage "to the roots of the Christian faith," visiting ...
National Catholic Reporter

Pope Eusebius was exiled in the 4th century. Now you can visit his restored tomb near the Appian Way.

Close to the start of the ancient Appian Way in Rome is the earliest known underground cemetery in the city, a network of catacombs containing remains of early Christian believers, popes and martyrs.
Religion News Service

Vatican officials turn out for restored papal tomb of once-exiled St. Eusebius

(RNS) — Pilgrims coming to Rome will have the opportunity to see the newly restored tomb of one of the first Catholic popes. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Close to the start of the ancient Appian Way in Rome ...
National Catholic Register

Synod Delegates Make a Pilgrimage to Rome’s Catacombs

Hundreds of delegates took a break from their discussions of synodality to visit the catacombs of St. Sebastian and St. Callistus located on Rome’s ancient Appian Way on Oct. 12. Synod of Synodality ...
Capital Public Radio

Pope Francis' Emphasis On Poverty Revives The 'Pact of The Catacombs'

A half-century ago, 40 bishops from around the world gathered in an ancient Roman church and signed a pledge to forsake worldly goods and live like the neediest among their flock. They were in Rome ...