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Internazionali Tennis: Paolini and Errani win women's doubles

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini win in the final of the doubles tournament against Russia's Veronika Kudermetova and Belgium's Elise Mertens and are confirmed as champions in Rome.

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Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations

Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions.

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV calls for world peace in first blessing as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV gave his first blessing as pontiff this Sunday. In his speech, he called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

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Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel

Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and Italian.

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World

Cardinals fail to elect new pope, next vote to come Thursday afternoon

On Thursday morning, cardinals failed once again to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, with thick black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney again.

Europe News

How local groups of bishops could revolutionise the conclave

The synod-based transformation of the church that will influence the conclave could become a test of the integrity of 21st century Catholicism.

Travel News

What to expect if you're visiting Rome during the conclave

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

Europe News

Who are the Italian cardinals in the race to be the next pope?

In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable.

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Thousands gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica

People lined up from the early hours of Sunday to bid farewell to Pope Francis in front of his tomb in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

Vatican

In pictures: Pope Francis buried, mourned by hundreds of thousands

Hundreds of thousands gathered in the Vatican on Saturday to watch the final journey of Pope Francis, attended by leaders and royals from around the world.

Europe News

How Pope Francis' funeral also became a top-tier political summit

World leaders gather in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral, with 170 national delegations attending. The event is expected to foster informal political discussions.

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Chief Rabbi of Rome lauds Pope Francis' 'openness and warmth'

While acknowledging past disagreements, Riccardo Di Segni told Euronews that respectful dialogue has been central to their interactions.

Europe News

How Pope Francis' body is being preserved for his last farewell

The pointiff's body has undergone a tightly regulated preservative procedure to allow for a final public display.

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Cardinal Parolin leads rosary for Pope Francis at St Mary Major

The papal basilica is where the late pontiff will be buried after his funeral on Saturday.

Europe News

Conclaves through time - the long and short

Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers.

Europe News

Six events that defined Francis’ papacy

Pope Francis sought a more inclusive and consultative Church, initiating synods that encouraged dialogue and greater participation from laypeople, including women, sometimes opposed by more conservative elements of the Church.

Europe News

Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday

The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.

Italy

Iran and US conclude second round of nuclear talks in Rome

Rome has become 'the capital of peace and dialogue' Italian Foreign Minister Tajani claimed. The talks were mediated by Oman.

Italy

White House floats US-Europe meeting as Vance meets Meloni in Rome

Meloni has positioned herself as a bridge between the Trump administration and Europe and was the lone EU leader to attend his inauguration.

Italy

'Urban warfare': Rome derby violence leaves 24 police officers injured

One arrest was made, and at least €40,000 worth of garbage dumpsters were damaged following clashes involving fans of Roma and Lazio.