From the Colosseum to the Pantheon to the more than 1000 churches, Rome’s antiquity has attracted visitors for centuries. But Italy’s capital is so much more than its awe-inspiring Renaissance ...
Rome (AP) — Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations, just in time for the inauguration of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year that is expected to draw millions of ...
Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character. By Elisabetta Povoledo and Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome ...
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis ...
By David Laskin It’s a common complaint that Rome’s churches are overwhelming: There are too many, they look too much alike, their gilt and marble often speak more to the eye than the soul.
With so many interesting atmospheres and sights, looking into the best areas to stay in Rome can feel a little overwhelming. It’s a city that has something special round every corner ...
(Alessandro Penso for The Washington Post) Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome.
Sarkozy and his wife, former supermodel Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, were given preliminary charges as financial prosecutors said the former president is suspected of “benefitting from corruptly influencing” ...
ROME, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special "Holy Door" for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, in what the Vatican ...
If you’ve been planning a trip to Rome in 2025, you may have come across news about the Jubilee. For the past year, Rome has been cleaning its fountains (much to the disappointment of recent ...