GALLERY: Pilgrims celebrate final night of pilgrimage
ROME — The pilgrims from Charlotte and Atlanta celebrated the final day of their 10-day pilgrimage to Italy over good food and good wine Friday evening at a picturesque restaurant in Rome. At Cecilia Metella Ristorante, just up the hill from St. Sebastian Church, their spirits were high as they enjoyed an excellent meal and conversation, recalling all of the incredible moments they have had over the week. (Photos by SueAnn Howell, Catholic News Herald)
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