Pope francis proclaimed the jubilee year of mercy starting on december 8 2015 and this private tour gives you the opportunity to learn more about the meaning of this event as you visit the major and most representative religious sites of rome escorted by your english speaking driver visit the basilica of st paul outside the wall the basilica of st praxedis and the patriarchal basilica of st mary major and gain a more in depth experience than you would on most typical tours of the citys