As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover ...
Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome
Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 ...
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world
Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...
Rome completes marquee project in contentious city overhaul for Catholic Holy Year
Rome has completed the most ambitious of thousands of construction works that have disrupted daily life in the Eternal City ...
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations, just in time for the inauguration of the 2025 ...
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Rome’s Trevi Fountain restored in time for Jubilee year
ROME – A restored Trevi Fountain was unveiled on Dec 22 after more than two months of cleaning and restoration, part of ...
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Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee
Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.
How Italy’s PM Meloni could bridge the gap between Trump and Europe
A few years ago, it would have been unimaginable that Italy would be home to one of the most stable governments in Europe.
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Rome’s Trevi Fountain reopens to limited crowds after 3-month clean-up
Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain reopened on Sunday following a three-month clean-up, but visitors will for now be limited to 400 ...
Europe’s anti-torture watchdog slams Italy over migrant detention abuses
The Council of Europe anti-torture committee has criticized Italy’s treatment of migrants in local detention centers.
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know
Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security ...
Renovations have left Rome in chaos. Now 35 million visitors are about to descend
Rome is racing to finish restoration works as huge numbers of religious pilgrims are poised to descend on the Vatican to ...