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Three Living Popes? Francis Retirement Could Create 'Worst-Case Scenario'
A recent colon surgery, mobility issues and a series of events bolstering Pope Francis' legacy have made Vatican experts wonder if the pope is about to quit.
James Bond-Like Scene in Rome as Lost Tourist Drives Down Iconic Steps
A movie-like moment was caught on video in Rome, Italy, when a Saudi tourist drove a rented Maserati down the city's iconic Spanish Steps.
Antarctic Ice Shelf the Size of Rome Collapses After Record Warmth Recorded
Part of the Conger ice shelf broke off after record temperatures were reported in the region.
Here's Why an Italian Region is Offering Couples Cash to Get Married There
Officials came up with the incentive to revive the region's wedding industry, which has been decimated by the pandemic.
Villa With Rare Caravaggio Auctioned Off Amid Inheritance Dispute
"It's probably the first work of Caravaggio's that we know of, so historically, it's really a milestone," art historian Claudio Strinati said.
Pope Francis Pops Into Rome Record Store, Exits With Classical Music CD
Pope Francis, 85, made an unannounced visit to the store, and a Vatican reporter who happened to be close by captured the visit on camera.
Mourners Give Fascist Salute to Casket With Nazi Flag, Drawing Church's Ire
The funeral was organized for a deceased member of the Italian extreme right-wing group Forza Nuova, which has faced accusations of attacking immigrants.
Still Going Strong: Pope Francis Turns 85, Has No Plans of Stepping Down
"Each of life's stages is a time to believe, hope and love," he tweeted Friday.
Cache of Thousands of Ancient Roman Silver Coins Found in River
A huge find of 5,600 coins weighing 33 pounds was discovered after a waterway burst its banks.
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Thousands Demonstrate in Rome as Leaders Meet for G20 Summit
One protester said that the G20 "continues undaunted on a path that has almost led us to social and ecological failure."
Biden In Rome Live Updates: Biden Says U.S. 'Will Be There' For France
President Biden met with Pope Francis French President Emmanuel Macron today ahead of the G20 summit of world leaders.
Far-Right Granddaughter of Mussolini Wins Election as Rome Counselor
Mussolini has said that she wants nothing to do with the "burden" of her name, and that she has "many left-wing friends."
IED Destroyed In Front of Stadio Olimpico Ahead of 2020 Euro Game
A bomb was reported and defused outside of the Stadio Olimpico stadium prior to the 2020 Euro match between Italy and Switzerland. The bomb was reportedly not targeting the stadium, but a prominent leader in the redevelopment of historic parks and villas in Rome.
The Italian Government and the Migration Crisis
The implications of Italy's flouting humanitarian norms stretch far beyond the hundreds that continue to perish off the Libyan coast in the absence of a humanitarian presence.
Ryder Cup 2023 Video Confuses Rome's Colosseum With French Amphitheater
The Mayor of Rome was lampooned on social media for sharing a video produced by tournament's organizing committee, which did not feature the city's iconic landmark.
Watch Live as the Full Snow Moon Rises above the City of Rome
The full moon that falls in February has several other names, including the Storm Moon and Hunger Moon.
Funeral Home Hands Out Flyers at COVID Denier Protest
In a tweet, the Italian funeral home's social media manager simply captioned the campaign: "Business is business."
Tom Cruise Filmed 'Mission Impossible' in Hospital With COVID Patients
The historic Policlinico Umberto I hospital in Rome is being used as one of the locations for "Mission: Impossible 7" with filming spotted on a first-floor balcony.
Comet NEOWISE Captured in Spectacular Images: How to See Naked Eye Object
"At some point, I could see it by naked eye. I cannot tell you the emotion which exploded in my heart!" astronomer Gianluca Masi said.
Air Pollution Has Fallen Significantly in Nine Major Global Cities
Lockdown measures across the world have led to large decreases in vehicle traffic and industrial activity.
Woman Fined for Taking Her Turtle for a Walk During Coronavirus Quarantine
Italy has been in quarantine since early March. Residents found in breaking the quarantine without a justification and certificate may be subject to fines and jail time.
Third of Mankind Enters Coronavirus Lockdown, Impact Can Be Seen From Space
Satellite images show deserted roads, tourist attractions, malls and airports.
'Hitler's Pope' Archive May Shed More Light on Role of Vatican in WWII
The archives, which open on March 2, chronicle a fraught period for the Vatican, during which time it remained silent about the Holocaust.
Thousands Trapped on Cruise Ship Quarantined Over Coronavirus Fears
Around 6,000 passengers aboard the Costa Smeralda have been locked down in the Italian port of Civitavecchia.
Pope Francis Angrily Slaps Woman's Hand As She Grabs and Pulls Him
The pontiff was greeting the faithful in the Vatican when a woman made a grab for his hand.
Pope Francis' Christmas Message—'God Loves Us All, Even the Worst of Us'
The leader of the Catholic Church spoke about the unconditional love of God and "the greater light of Christ" in his annual Christmas blessing and sermon at St. Peter's Basilica this week.
Pig Kills Man and Attacks Toddler After They Entered Sty to See Piglets
The tragic incident on an Italian farm reportedly left the child in critical condition, and the man died at the scene.