There are many churches one could go to for the Sunday Eucharist in English while in Rome. What may be less known is the one held at the Church of Santa Maria della Scala. The mass begins at 10.30am. It is quiet and homely! The church is at the Piazza della Scala, and only 20 minutes walk from St. Peters – in the direction of Ponte Garibaldi. The church has always been, as it is now, under the care of the Discalced Carmelites. It is very convenient to participate in the Sunday Eucharist, and then walk up to St Peters to pray the Angelus with the Holy Father.
Additional features in this church include the relic (one foot) of St Theresa of Avila, which is venerated at a side chapel. You might want to reach the church a little early before […]