Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2-euro tourist fee
Read full article: Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2-euro tourist feeTourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.
Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman!’ as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman!’ as he completes formalities to become bishop of RomePope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome.
Rome derby clashes likened to 'urban warfare' with 24 police officers injured
Read full article: Rome derby clashes likened to 'urban warfare' with 24 police officers injuredThe toll from clashes between violent fans and police ahead of the Rome derby includes 24 police officers injured, seven arrests and at least 40,000 euros in damaged garbage dumpsters.
A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know
Read full article: A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to knowPope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome.
Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year
Read full article: Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy YearRome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations on the 18th-century monument that’s one of the Italian capital’s main attractions.
For some, the pope's big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out Romans
Read full article: For some, the pope's big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out RomansWhen Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year next week, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include special Jubilee Masses for the faithful from all walks of life.
Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
Read full article: Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitisPope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai.
Ancient Roman temple complex, with ruins of building where Caesar was stabbed, opens to tourists
Read full article: Ancient Roman temple complex, with ruins of building where Caesar was stabbed, opens to touristsFour temples from ancient Rome stand smack in the middle of one of the modern city's busiest crossroads.
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Center-left wins in Rome, elsewhere in blow to Italy's right
Read full article: Center-left wins in Rome, elsewhere in blow to Italy's rightItaly's center-left forces have won big in Rome and most other significant mayoral races, dealing a heavy blow to right-wing parties that have been hoping to capture the premiership in the next national election.