A Personal Invitation from Dr. Robert Moynihan

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1 A Personal Invitation from Dr. Robert Moynihan Dear friend, I am writing to invite you to join me in Rome for a special Family Pilgrimage at the end of April 2016, during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Rome is lovely in April, and this Holy Year of Mercy could be an extraordinary time of grace for you and your entire family. In order to make this possible financially, we have priced this pilgrimage to enable you to bring your children with you. So, though you may never have imagined making such a trip, you may now wish to consider joining me in Rome on a very safe, well-organized, life-changing Holy Year family pilgrimage. Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages began in Over the past eight years, we have organized and led more than 25 pilgrimages to the heart of the Church. We have found that keeping the pilgrimages small allows for a more intimate, personal experience. So I will not be leading 95 people through the streets and traffic of Rome holding high a yellow umbrella. Rather, we will walk at a normal pace, with time to pause, talk, discuss, take photographs, stop for a snack for the kids in a Roman cafe. At the end of our journey together, we hope our pilgrims will discover that they have not only visited some of the most important shrines in the Christian world, but have made deep friendships, with one another and with those they have met along the way, that will last a lifetime. During these pilgrimages, we eat real Italian food, talk to real Swiss Guards, stroll across real Italian piazzas, taste real Italian gelato. It should be an experience you and your children will never forget, and it should give you something to talk about at family gatherings for decades to come. It will also have a spiritual focus: we will not concentrate just on the marble stones of St. Peter s Basilica and the other basilicas we will visit, but also on those living stones which are the souls of the people we encounter along the way. We have had many requests for more affordable pilgrimages and we ourselves have wished to find a way to make it possible for more people to travel with us to Rome. To meet these requests, we have designed a more economical pilgrimage package, yet one which still maintains the integrity and special Inside the Vatican quality of our signature pilgrimages. We think the Jubilee Year of Mercy is the perfect time to introduce this new line of pilgrimages in hopes that families will be able to travel together to Rome with us during the Holy Year of Mercy. Though I will not be able to be with you throughout the entire pilgrimage, I will be able to join you for several meals to share stories from my 30 years of working in and around Vatican City. I will also be inviting friends of mine who work and live in Rome who will also share stories with you. And, I expect to be able to lead you on a walking tour of St. Peter s Square and Baroque Rome. During our time together, I will be happy to try to answer any questions you and your family may have about the Pope, the Vatican, and the Church. We would like your journey with us to be an oasis of mercy in your life, a pilgrimage that enriches your life and deepens your faith. Our journey is a pilgrimage, not a tour. The spiritual dimension the search for a deeper encounter with God is central. This is why the pace of our pilgrimages will be slow and peaceful, not rushed. There will be time for prayer and contemplation. So, please consider joining me on this extraordinary journey on the occasion of the Jubilee Celebration for Youth during the Holy Year of Mercy. We expect it to be a wonderful, joyful, and memorable time for you and your family. Robert Moynihan Founder and Editor of Inside the Vatican magazine

2 Inside the Vatican Magazine Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration for the Youth Family Pilgrimage April 21-30, 2016 Rome, Assisi, Manoppello, Lanciano and Vatican City Thursday, April 21 Leave from the U.S. You will have packed lightly, but taken all you need for this unique pilgrimage. Safe flight! Rome and Vatican City Jubilee Year of Mercy With a population of 2.7 million, Rome is one of the most populated cities in Europe, and one of the oldest. As we stroll over the time-worn cobblestones, the many layers of Roman history will begin to unfold. From the sculpture and architecture of the Ancients to the vestiges left from the early Church, through the Medieval and Renaissance periods with the masterpieces of artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, Rome is truly a treasure-trove of art, culture and history. Contained in the heart of the city of Rome is the sovereign city-state Vatican City, whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome. The Vatican has an area of approximately 110 acres, a population of around 840, and is the smallest country in the world. This is a unique time in the Vatican as Pope Francis continues to define his pontificate, and Emeritus Pope Benedict continues to reside in Vatican City in a small convent inside the Vatican gardens, not far from the Domus Santa Marta, the residence of Pope Francis. The Vatican will be alive with pilgrims from around the world who have journeyed to Rome during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. It is a privileged time to be part of the living Body of Christ the living stones of the Church, during these days of the two Popes, Benedict and Francis, both so very different and yet each so filled with the love of Christ and of His Church and to be in Rome during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. 1

3 Friday, April 22 Welcome to Italy! You arrive at Fiumicino airport, about 10 miles outside of Rome to the west, near the Mediterranean Sea. You may have seen the sea as your plane circled to land. A group transfer will meet you at the airport immediately as you exit the secured area Villa Serenella home of the Antonine order of Maronite Monks which is after customs and you gather your luggage. Your transfer will bring you to the majestic Villa Serenella, our Roman home for the next eight nights. Villa Serenella is a stately, typical Roman villa turned monastery surrounded by 13 acres of olive groves, pine trees, walking paths, a soccer field, and fountains. Just five miles from the Vatican, the Villa is owned by the Antonine order of Maronites monks. Yes, we will be staying with Monks from Lebanon! Once we settle in, there will be time for lunch and rest before we depart for the Vatican and St. Peter s Square. In Saint Peter s Square, you will be introduced to Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson. Dr. Moynihan, one of the worlds leading Vatican Analysts and Founder and Editor of Inside the Vatican magazine, will lead us on a familiarization walk to St. Peter s Square, in front of St. Peter s Basilica, which was built above the tomb of St. Peter, the first Pope and the apostle to whom Christ entrusted the keys of the kingdom. After our walk, we will stroll, only 2 short blocks, to the Basilica of Santo Spirito the sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Rome established by St. John Paul II on January 1, 1994 (photo right). Since the beatification of Sister Faustina in 1993, the church has been served by the sisters from the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy, St. Faustina s order. Our welcome Mass and confessions will be at this basilica, Santo Sprito. We will return to the monastery for a welcome dinner with Dr. Moynihan. Our first day will end early so we can all be rested for the journey to come... We will visit this image of Divine Mercy in the Basilica of Santo Spirito From the BULL OF INDICTION of the EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE of MERCY The practice of pilgrimage has a special place in the Holy Year, because it represents the journey each of us makes in this life. Life itself is a pilgrimage, and the human being is a viator, a pilgrim travelling along the road, making his way to the desired destination. -- Pope Francis March 13,

4 Saturday, April 23 Rome. Today will begin the Jubilee Celebration for the Youth. After breakfast in the Villa Serenella, the group will depart for Vatican City. Thousands of pilgrims will be gathered in St. Peter s Square for the joyous celebration. We will join these bothers and sisters and together pass through the Jubilee door to St. Peter s Basilica where we will make a profession of faith at the tomb of St. Peter. As you look out into the crowds, you will experience in a very special way the universality of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Pope Francis opening the Jubilee Door in St. Peter s Basilica We will depart St. Peter s for lunch near the Vatican. There will be free time before we gather again for dinner and our evening festivities. In celebration of the Jubilee for the Youth, participating pilgrims will depart St. Peter s Square for a Youth Rally at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, a short 2 mile pilgrimage walk. After the Rally, the group will return to the monastery. For pilgrims who prefer not to participate, this will be free time. Sunday, April 24 Rome. We will have breakfast at the Villa Serenella before departing for Sunday Mass in St. Peter s Basilica, with Pope Francis. After Mass we will gather in St. Peter s square to hear Pope Francis Angelus message and to pray the Angelus together, along with many pilgrims from around the world. Weather permitting, we will spend our afternoon together in the park for a picnic lunch, where we will again be joined by Dr. Moynihan, Deborah Tomlinson, and friends of Inside the Vatican magazine. Sunday in the park is part of the Roman culture. Many families gather together to spend time together to eat, laugh and play soccer. We will have an authentic Roman experience as we picnic in the park together and play some soccer! After lunch, there will be free time to shop and explore. We will gather in the evening to depart for dinner at the monastery. Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano Lanciano, which translates into the lance, is named after the lance of Longinus, the Roman soldier, who thrust his spear into Our Lord s side. Lanciano bears this name because it is the birthplace of St. Longinus. Around the year 700, a monk offered mass in Lanciano s small church of St. Legontian. The monk, who had doubts about transubstantiation, wondered if the bread and wine really became the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. At the words of Consecration, the doubting priest witnessed the bread transform into living flesh and the wine transform into five actual drops of blood, which then congealed. The five drops, of course, represent the number of wounds Christ suffered on the cross: one in each hand and foot from the nails, and the wound from the spear of Longinus! Monday, April 25 Lanciano/Manoppello. Today we will travel to two shrines, which house some of the most important miracles in Italy the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano and the Shrine of the Holy Face in Manoppello. We will be up early to travel about 2 ½ hours, across Italy to the Adriatic Sea, to the town of Lanciano in the rugged Abbruzzo region. Once we arrive in Lanciano, we will enter the church that houses the Eucharistic Miracle (photo above) to behold the wonders of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ made visible. 3

5 After venerating the miraculous eucharist, we will listen to the Franciscan Friars to learn more about the Eucharistic miracle. We then will turn back towards Rome, heading to the little town of Manoppello, Italy (population 157 yes, it s tiny!) still in the Abbruzzo region. Our drive is short -- only 40 minutes, and we will stop along the way to enjoy a snack or light lunch in an Italian Autogrill. This will be the first of two meals on your own. In Manoppello, we will visit the Shrine of the Holy Face the shrine which contains a mysterious cloth (photo left) bearing the image of a man with wounds on his face, an image some believe is the actual face of Christ, formed at the moment of his Resurrection and celebrate Mass. Pope Emeritus Benedict visited this Shrine in 2006 to venerate the Holy Face of Manoppello. Father Cucinelli, Rector of the Shrine of the Holy Face Following our visit, we will depart for dinner at a delicious local restaurant that cooks with the fresh ingredients from the region. A real Italian experience! After a day of veneration then good food, we will return to the monastery for another night s rest. Tuesday, April 26 Rome. We will be up early to be at the door of the Vatican museums before 8 a.m., and there will likely be a crowd of thousands already lined up to get in. There, we will view many special treasures before enjoying a cappuccino at the outdoor café over looking the Vatican Gardens. Our morning will finish with a tour of St. Peter s Basilica. Lunch will be at one of our favorite restaurants near the Vatican, followed by free time to explore and shop for religious articles for the papal blessing on Wednesday. Dinner will be held back at the Villa Serenella, where Dr. Moynihan, Deborah Tomlinson, and friends of Inside the Vatican will again join us. A corridor in the Vatican Museum Wednesday, April 27 Rome. After breakfast in the monastery, we will depart again for Vatican City and the Papal Audience. During the audience, Pope Francis will share a brief teaching and reading in Italian, but it will be translated into English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, and sometimes other languages, depending on the groups visiting. The Pope will follow with a greeting to all gathered in St. Peter s Piazza. At the end of the Audience, the Pope will lead us in the Our Father in Latin. This prayer will be printed on the back of the Papal Audience ticket. After the Our Father, Pope Francis will impart his Apostolic Blessing upon the crowd, which also extends to our loved ones at home. He will bless any item that you may have purchased along our journey together. Afterwards we will have lunch near the Vatican, followed by a free afternoon. 4

6 In the late afternoon/early evening, we will journey to the Spanish Steps, where we will again meet with Dr. Moynihan who will guide us along our walking tour of Baroque Rome the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the Piazza Navona (photo above). Along the way, Dr. Moynihan will point out many interesting places, peeling away the layers of Roman and Church history. We will also visit the Basilica of Sant Andrea delle Fratte. The Basilica of Sant Andrea delle Fratte has a very special side chapel. In fact, it is so special that many come to Rome just to pray at this side altar. Our Lady appeared there to Alphonse Ratisbonne, an avowed anti-catholic Jew, in 1842, manifesting herself exactly as she appears on the Miraculous Medal, effecting his miraculous conversion. The first Miraculous Medals were struck in 1832, and while the Miraculous Medal devotion was already circulating throughout France after St. Catherine Labouré s Marian apparition, it was this miraculous apparition to Ratisbonne which provided the impetus to bring the Miraculous Medal devotion to Italy. Many pilgrims from all over the world travel to Rome just to visit this shrine in devotion to the Miraculous Medal. This special side chapel is also where St. Maximillian Kolbe offered his first Mass (April 29, 1918). On the walk back to the Vatican area, we will stop at another one of our favorite restaurants in Rome for dinner, then enjoy a gelato from one of the best Gelaterias in Rome before returning to the monastery. Chapel of the Our Lady of the Miracle in the Basilcia of Sant Andrea delle Frate 5

7 Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy Assisi With a population of about 25,000, Assisi is a small medieval town perched on a hill in Umbria, the heart of Italy. It is known as the city of St. Francis, and is one of the prettiest and most peaceful cities in the world. Assisi has long been a spiritual center. Two thousand years ago, the Temple of Minerva was a centerpiece of Roman Assisi and can still be visited today. Thursday, April 28 Assisi and Rome. After an early breakfast, we will travel to the rustic town of Assisi, home of St. Francis and St. Clare. Along our way we will stop for you to experience your second Italian Autogrill where you can purchase a café or light meal. While in Assisi, we will visit many important places. In St. Francis Basilica, we will pray at his tomb, and tour the basilica. At the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, in the valley at the bottom of the hill, we will visit the Portiuncula. The Portiuncula (photo right) is an ancient church dedicated to Mary under the title Our Lady of the Angels. This was the church St. Francis rebuilt after being called by Christ crucified to "rebuild His Church." The original church is believed to have been erected under Pope Liberius, by hermits from the Valley of Josaphat, who had brought relics from the grave of the Blessed Virgin. It was known as Our Lady of the Angels because of the singing of angels, which had been frequently heard there. We will walk through the historic streets of Assisi, viewing many of the hidden gems along our stroll; we will enter several important churches along the way, such as the Basilica of St. Clare and come to a better understanding of the time of St. Francis. Our day will finish with an early dinner in one of our favorite restaurants in the Piazza del Comune, the main piazza in the city center and one of the most beautiful piazzas in Italy, before we return to Rome. 6

8 Friday, April 29 Rome. After breakfast at the monastery, we will depart to visit the three other patriarchal basilicas in Rome; St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran and St. Paul s Outside-the-Walls. St. Peter s Basilica is the 4 th patriarchal basilica. Each of these churches is a glorious monument to the Faith and contains treasures of art and faith that can take one s breath away. In St. Mary Major, for example, there is a painting of Mary (photo left), which is believed to have been painted by St. Luke himself, making it the oldest painting of Mary in the world. It is called the Salus Populi Romani (English: the Protectress of the Roman People) Protectress is a translation of the Latin salus which means salvation or health. It has historically been the most important Marian icon in Rome, and was crowned by Pope Pius XII in Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI venerated the Salus Populi Romani on different occasions, and asked Mary on each occasion to pray for us. One of Pope Francis first acts after his election was to pray before the Salus Populi Romani. In May of 2013, the month dedicated to Our Lady and the Holy Rosary, Pope Francis also prayed his first public Rosary before this ancient and venerable image. He has also visited it many times since then. St. John Lateran (photo right) is the oldest and ranks first among the four Papal basilicas of Rome, since it is the cathedra or seat of the Bishop of Rome. For centuries, the Popes lived here. The façade has the inscription Christo Salvatori, To Christ the Savior, indicating the church s dedication to Christ the cathedrals of all patriarchs are dedicated to Christ Himself. As the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, it ranks above all other churches, including St. Peter s, and so, unlike all other Roman basilicas, it holds the title of archbasilica. St. Paul s Outside the Walls (photo below) is dedicated to St. Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, who was beheaded in Rome, and contains his tomb. This impressive church contains the images of all the Popes in little circular portraits. Along with these visits, we will make a driving tour to view the wonders of ancient Rome, including a few surprises. We will stop for lunch along the way. There may be free time to shop and explore afterwards before returning to the monastery for dinner. Our farewell dinner, hosted by Dr. Robert Moynihan and Deborah Tomlinson, will be a celebratory feast, and special friends and guests of Inside the Vatican magazine will be joining us, bidding a fond farewell to new friends. Saturday, April 30 Farewell. After an early morning Mass, breakfast and last goodbyes, transfers will be scheduled to the airport for your return home. Farewell to all our fellow pilgrims, our friends, until we meet again... 7

9 Pilgrimage Overview Not mentioned in this sketch of our itinerary are perhaps the two most important points 1) We prefer to schedule Mass in the morning, but there is a possibility that Mass times can fluctuate due to circumstances and Vatican events. Each day we will have the opportunity to attend Mass. The Mass schedule will be finalized closer to the time of our departure. 2) During the Jubilee for the Youth, pilgrims will be able to hear witnesses describing their deep experiences of the Works of Mercy in seven piazzas in the middle of Rome. We will try to attend these experiences as well. 3) Plenty of free time has been built into our schedule to allow families to rest or explore Rome at their leisure. Rome Spend 8 nights at the Villa Serenella, the Marinite monastery in Rome Attend a Papal Mass with Pope Francis in St. Peter s Basilica Attend a Sunday Angelus with Pope Francis in St. Peter s Square Attend a Papal Audience as a guest of Inside the Vatican magazine Meet Dr. Robert Moynihan, leading Vatican Analyst and founder and editor of Inside the Vatican magazine, Deborah Tomlinson, and friends of Inside the Vatican magazine Dine with Dr. Robert Moynihan and special guests and friends of Inside the Vatican magazine Listen as Dr. Moynihan provides insight into the working of the Vatican Villa Serenella Walking tour of Baroque Rome Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona led by Dr. Robert Moynihan Private tour of St. Peter s Square led by Dr. Robert Moynihan Visit the Basilica of Santo Spirito the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Rome Guided Tour of the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter s Basilica, and the Vatican Museum Visit the 4 major Basilicas of Rome St. Peter s, St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran and St. Paul Outside the Walls Driving tour of Ancient Rome Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration for the Youth Experience Rome during the Jubilee Celebration for the Youth Pass Through the Holy Door of St. Peter s Basilica Profess your faith at the Tomb of St. Peter with pilgrims from around the world Youth Rally at the Olympic Stadium Day Trips Assisi: Tour the Basilica of St. Francis and visit his tomb; Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, St. Francis Portiuncula; Basilica of St. Clare and pray at her tomb; walking tour of Assisi Lanciano and Manoppello: Venerate the famous Eucharistic miracle and the Holy Face of Christ 8

10 Family Pricing Adult Rates: $2, st adult $1, additional adult in the same household Children Rates 2 paying adults from the same household must accompany the children in order to be eligible for the reduced children rates: $ years old* $ years old* Children under 1 year of age from the same household with 2 paying adults are free. Please note bed and meals will not be provided for children less than 1 year of age. If meals and a bed are needed, then provisions can be made for a fee. * Limited number of places available $700 additional fee for a single room Land Package Only All meals are included, with the exception (2) meals on our two travel days Additional Information A deposit of $ per person is due at the time of booking by check made payable to Inside the Vatican. The minimum number of pilgrims is 15 paying adults. We will make every effort to adhere to the printed program and itinerary. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to adjust arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control (including such circumstances as the weather, airline schedule changes, hotel requisitions, political disturbances, or transportation mechanical problems). Should such adjustment be necessary, a substitution will be made to the best of our abilities. Join Inside the Vatican for this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage! For more information or to reserve your spot, call or Pilgrimages@InsidetheVatican.com. 9

11 Dear Sir or Madame, Thank you for taking the time to read about Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages April 21-30, 2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration for the Youth Family Pilgrimage. This promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you would like to join us after reading through the attached Registration Packet, simply mail the following completed forms to our US office space is limited and we have had many requests for this pilgrimage. If you intend to join this pilgrimage, I strongly recommend you me at TNorris@InsideTheVatican.com or call our office at to have your spot reserved for 3 days. This will hold your space until we receive your registration information and payment. The following items will need to be mailed to the address below: 1. Registration Form each participant is required to complete a registration form and include a copy of the picture page of your passport. Please note that there are two registration forms Adult and Child. Please use accordingly and note that a registration form is required for each child. 2. Deposit - Check for $ per person. Please make all checks payable to Inside the Vatican, and mail to our US office address: Inside the Vatican 14 W Main Street Front Royal, VA If you should have any questions about the pilgrimage, please feel free to call me. I can be reached directly at , or by , TNorris@InsideTheVatican.com. If you would like to reserve your spot after business hours, simply send me an and I will respond to you on the next business morning. Please let me know how I can assist you in joining this pilgrimage! Theresa Norris Executive Assistant Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages@InsideTheVatican.com US Office: 14 W Main Street, Front Royal VA

12 Rates and Payments: Rates are based on the applicable rates in place as of January 1, Adult Rates: 1st adult - $2,499.00; Additional adult in the same household - $1, Single Supplement fee is $ This is for an adult who is traveling alone. There are a limited number of single rooms. Children Rates: 1-10 years old* - $500.00; years old* - $ Two paying adults from the same household must accompany the children in order to be eligible for the reduced children rates. Children under 1 year of age from the same household with 2 paying adults are free. Please note bed and meals will not be provided. If meals and a bed are needed, then provisions can be made for a fee. * Limited number of children rates available. 1st Payment: $ per participant Deposit due at time of booking. Note: This deposit is non-refundable. 2nd Payment: Balance Due Monday, March 7, Note: Add $ Single Supplement fee, if applicable. Reservations and Payment Schedule: A $ per participant, nonrefundable deposit is due at the time of booking. Balance is due 45 days prior to departure. If your reservation is received less than 45 days prior to departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking. Household: Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages defines household as those participants who dwell under the same roof, having the same address, for at least 6 months per year. Transfers: A group transfer to and from the airport is included. It is the responsibility of the participant to notify Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages of any flight delays. If your flight is late or rescheduled and you have not notified Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages, the transfer from the airport to the hotel is the participant s responsibility. If the participant s flight is delayed, and this delay causes the participant to miss the scheduled group transfer, the cost and arrangement of transfer from the airport to the hotel is the participant s responsibility. Individual transfers to and from the airport are not included in this package. Although Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages can book an individual transfer to the airport, if requested, the participant is financially responsible for an individual transfer. Flight Schedule: Land Package participants are responsible for purchasing their own air flights to arrive into Rome on Friday, April 22, 2016 and depart on Saturday, April 30, If a participant s flight arrives late or is rescheduled, it is the participant s responsibility to notify Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages of such flight schedule changes. Travel Documents: A valid passport is required for travel to Italy and must remain valid until at least 6 months after your departure date from the United States. Validity of passports for minors is the sole responsibility of the accompanying adult. Terms & Conditions Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration for the Youth Family Pilgrimage April 21-30, 2016 Minors Traveling to Italy: There are specific entry and exit requirements of children traveling to Italy who are only accompanied by one parent or guardian or by someone who is neither a parent nor a legal guardian. Children and teenagers under the age of 18 travelling to/from an airport in the USA, require a notarized consent letter from their parents or legal guardians. If a child or teenager is travelling with only one parent or guardian, a notarized consent letter from the parent/guardian who is not travelling with them is required. If a parent/legal guardian has sole custody, then proof of sole custody must be presented. Children and teenagers who cannot produce proper consent letters may be refused boarding. These documents are the sole responsibility of the adult participant who is accompanying the child. It is important to check with your airline to understand the airlines requirements. Final Package: A final package containing documents and local contact information will be mailed to each participant one to two weeks prior to departure. A pilgrim book will be included for all adult participants. Private Rooms and Single Supplement: A limited number of single rooms are available at the single supplement rate. If the allotted number of single rooms is booked, any additional single rooms that can be booked subsequently may incur an additional fee. Unused Services: There will be no refund for any unused portions of the pilgrimage. Refunds will not be made to participants who miss any part of the pilgrimage for any cause whatsoever. Itinerary: Although Inside The Vatican Pilgrimages and its agents and representatives will make every effort to adhere to the printed program and itinerary, on rare occasions it may be necessary to adjust arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control (including, but not limited to, such circumstances as the weather, airline schedule changes, hotel requisitions, political disturbances, or transportation mechanical problems). Should such adjustments be necessary, substitutions will be made to the best of our abilities. A refund will not be given. Any additional costs necessitated by such changes are the full responsibility of the participant. We do not guarantee entrance into Papal events/masses or preferred seating at these events, due to circumstances beyond our control such as, but not limited to, long security lines, fewer seats available than the actual number of tickets distributed, etc. Participation: Inside The Vatican Pilgrimages reserves the right to not accept or not retain any participant on any of its pilgrimages if, in its sole discretion, it deems accepting or retaining any such participant might be detrimental to the pilgrimage. In addition, all participants must adhere to the rules of the State of Vatican City. In the event any participant is removed from a pilgrimage, Inside The Vatican Pilgrimages is not obligated to refund to such person that portion of the payment allocable to unused services. Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellations must be received in writing and will be processed according to the date the written notice is received. Although a verbal cancellation is also appreciated, it will not be accepted as official notice. Please mail the cancellation notice to the address below. If you purchase travel insurance, the travel insurance may cover the remaining amount depending on the circumstances of the cancellation and on the conditions of the policy. Check with your travel insurance provider, if applicable. Monies will be refunded, minus the cancellation fee, as follows: 45 days prior to departure: $ per person deposit 44 to 30 days prior to departure: $500 per person deposit and 50% of total cost* 29 days or less prior to departure: 100% of total cost* *Cost includes: Land Package and single supplement, if applicable. U.S. State Department & Other Agencies: From time to time the U.S. State Department ( and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ( and other government agencies and departments issue travel advisories or warnings. These may apply to one or more of the destinations you may be visiting on the pilgrimage. We encourage you to contact these agencies directly to obtain the most current information. Inside The Vatican Pilgrimages cannot change the cancellation terms or conditions based on the issuance of any such warning or advisory or the occurrence of any terrorism, acts of war, health, or other incident in one or more of the places this pilgrimage is scheduled to visit. Photography: Agents of Inside The Vatican Pilgrimages may take photographs or videos of its trips and trip participants. Participants grant Inside The Vatican Pilgrimages permission to do so and allow Inside The Vatican Pilgrimages to use such photos and videos for promotional or commercial use. Tour Cancellation By Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages: On rare occasions a pilgrimage may have to be cancelled due to lack of participation. In such a case, Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages sole responsibility is to provide a full refund, including the deposit. Gratuities: Gratuities are not included. The recommended daily gratuity per person is (3) euro for the escort, (2) euro for the driver and (1) euro for the tour guide. Insurance: Travel insurance is not included in the Land Package, yet we strongly recommended that you consider purchasing it. Health Requirements: This tour requires significant walking. Any special medical conditions or equipment needed must be listed on the registration form. Pilgrimages@InsideTheVatican.com US Office: 14 West Main Street, Front Royal VA Revised: February 2016

13 Adult Registration Form Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration for the Youth Family Pilgrimage. Rome/Manoppello/Lanciano/Assisi April 21 April 30, 2016 Single Couple Family - Last Name Number of Participants: Price: First Adult - $2, Additional Adult - $1, Single Supplement - $ Name as it appears on your passport: (Enclose a copy of the picture page of your passport with this form.) Name you prefer Address City State Zip Country Home Number Office Cell Fax Passport Number Expiration Date Date and Place of birth: (Required by hotels in Italy and Vatican City) Room Accommodation: Single Double/Twin Multiple Total Number of Rooms preferred (for Families only): Name of Roommate(s) Dietary Restrictions Physical Limitations: (Please note any physical limitations or medical conditions that will impede you from walking long distances, standing, or climbing stairs.) Do You Use: walker cane Emergency Contact Relationship Contact Numbers I have received and read the Terms and Conditions for the April 21-30, 2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration for the Youth Family Pilgrimage. By payment of my deposit, I accept and agree to all of the Terms and Conditions. I also agree that Inside The Vatican cannot be held liable for any injury or injuries sustained during the pilgrimage. Signature Date Print Name Witness (a non-family member) Witness (print name) Pilgrimages@InsideTheVatican.com US Office: 14 West Main Street, Front Royal VA Revised: February 2016

14 Child Registration Form Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration for the Youth Family Pilgrimage. Rome/Manoppello/Lanciano/Assisi April 21 April 30, 2016 Family - Last Name of Participating Family Price: Infant Free 1-10 years $ years $ Name as it appears on your passport: (Enclose a copy of the picture page of your passport with this form.) Name you prefer Address State Zip Country Mother/Guardian s Name City Father/Guardian s Name Parent s Marital Status Married Divorced Separated Widowed Single Home Number Parent/Guardian s Parent/Guardian s Cell Contact Information for other Parent/Guardian if different from above: Name and Contact information of the Adult Participant the child will be traveling with if different from above Passport Number Date and Place of birth: (Required by hotels in Italy and Vatican City) Room Accommodation: Single Double/Twin Multiple Expiration Date Name of Roommate(s) Dietary Restrictions Physical Limitations: (Please note any physical limitations or medical conditions that will impede you from walking long distances, standing, or climbing stairs.) Emergency Contact Contact Numbers Relationship I, (Your Name), parent/guardian of (Child s Name) have received and read the Terms and Conditions for the April 21-30, 2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration for the Youth Family Pilgrimage. By payment of my deposit, I accept and agree to all of the Terms and Conditions on behalf of (Child s Name). I also agree that Inside The Vatican cannot be held liable for any injury or injuries sustained to, (Child s Name), during the pilgrimage. Signature Date Print Name Witness (a non-family member) Witness (print name) Pilgrimages@InsideTheVatican.com US Office: 14 West Main Street, Front Royal VA Revised: February 2016