'During these days of quarantine, there are a number of online resources to keep people connected to Rome and Vatican City.
For those wanting to follow the pope's daily Masses, they can find them on Rome Reports.
For those wanting to explore Vatican City, a number of webcams allow them to virtually visit iconic places like St. John Paul II's tomb. It offers magnificent views of the colonnade in St. Peter's Square and from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. These can be accessed on the Vatican website.
The Vatican website also allows people to virtually visit St. Peter's tomb, even from the confines of their homes.
The Vatican Museums website offers several virtual tours, including of the Sistine Chapel, making Michelangelo's magnificent frescoes accessible to anyone with a laptop and internet connection.
Several museums in the Eternal City, although closed to in-person visits, continue to offer art lovers a way of experiencing their works.
The Barberini Corsini Gallery, for example, whose Rembrandt exhibition was put on hold, will be continuing the dialogue on art via social media.
“We'll continue to share our paintings, collections and stories with you on all our social media channels.”
Thanks to today's technology, the world can stay informed and connected, even in the middle of a pandemic.
