Daily Rome Shot 1284

In the background you can see part of the facade and dome of S. Carlo e Biaggio, which has been closed for years after the big earthquake that it Norcia. I’m told it is to reopen soon. Last time I was there in February, the park was being massively cleaned up.

Very cool…

Pastoral letter announcing great news & launching our #HallToHoliness Campaign: https://t.co/2EHW3j32Tb

“We are purchasing the Old Public Library Building, also known as Ozark National Life. This is the magnificent building adjacent to the Oratory that completes our city block.” pic.twitter.com/cOryEiZEzt

— Old St. Patrick Oratory (@OldStPatsKC) March 30, 2025

Memento Mori…

La Danza Macabra de las Mujeres es un poema del siglo XV en el que 36 mujeres dialogan con la muerte en el momento de su llegada. Aquí una selección: la Reina ? pic.twitter.com/NNnzFxRyJw

— Visions of Manuscripts (@VManuscripts) March 30, 2025

Chessy news… I’ll probably play OTB today.  HERE

In today’s hard puzzle, white to move and mate in 5.  Good luck.

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