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A still recovering pope makes surprise visit to Santa Maria Maggiore

On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis went to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pray.

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Ice cream break for King Charles and Queen Camilla during Rome visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla made an unexpected stop for Italian ice cream in Rome on Wednesday, greeting crowds gathered near the historic Gelateria Giolitti.

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UK royals attend state dinner hosted by Italian President

The event coincided with the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary and came as part of the UK monarch's four-day state visit to Italy.

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Italy: UK royals welcomed at Quirinale Palace

It is the King's first overseas trip since he was briefly hospitalised for side effects from his cancer treatment.

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Travel News

Italy fines Colosseum ticketing agencies for ripping off tourists

Ticketing agencies made it almost impossible to purchase standard-price entry to Italy's most popular tourist attraction.

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Five Star Party rallies against the EU’s defence spending plans

Thousands took to the streets of Rome to protest the European Commission's proposed rearmament plan. Organised by the Five Star Movement, the demonstration condemned Meloni's government and von der Leyen's plan.

Art

'Caravaggio 2025' already selling out fast in Rome

The exhibition at Rome's Palazzo Barberini is one of the most extensive showcases of Caravaggio’s works ever staged, with some of its 24 pieces being displayed in Italy for the first time.

Travel News

The world’s five most disappointing tourist attractions are in Europe

Travellers’ reviews suggest many of Europe’s bucket-list attractions are underwhelming and too crowded.

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Vatican releases photo of Pope Francis at Mass in hospital

The Vatican released the first photo of Pope Francis in a month, showing him in a wheelchair at a hospital chapel. Doctors report his condition is improving.

Art

Caravaggio masterpieces return to Rome after centuries for huge show

Caravaggio’s masterpieces make a triumphant return to Rome for Caravaggio 2025, a landmark exhibition at Palazzo Barberini that reunites 24 extraordinary works, some unseen in Italy for centuries.

World News

Activists demand gender-equality in International Women's Day protests

Hundreds of thousands of women participated in rallies around the world on Saturday to commemorate International Women’s Day and advocate for equality and the end of gender-based violence.

Europe News

Pope Francis records audio greeting from hospital

The pope's audio greeting was broadcast before the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer in St. Peter's Square.

Green News

UN biodiversity talks end with $200 billion deal to protect nature

A make-or-break second meeting of COP16 delegates finally ended with a landmark agreement in the early hours of Friday morning.

Europe News

Vatican business continues as ill Pope Francis has meeting in hospital

The 88-year-old was well enough to meet senior Vatican colleagues in hospital despite still being in critical condition with double pneumonia.

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Pope Francis 'rested well' as thousands pray outside the Vatican

The 88-year-old pontiff remains in critical condition after spending eleven days in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs.

Destinations

From key box bans to new taxes, Italy is getting tough on overtourism

Italian tourism is set to reach new heights in the Jubilee Year. Here’s how cities are getting ahead of the crowds in 2025.

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American Airlines flight diverts to Rome after bomb threat

An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a bomb threat. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 199 passengers, was escorted by military jets.

Culture news

Syria's iconic Queen Zenobia faces removal from school curriculum

Syria's Ministry of Education has announced sweeping changes to the school curriculum, including the removal of any reference to symbols of the former regime, including the national anthem. Syrian Queen Zenobia is also one of the casualties.

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Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis

The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.

Art

Italian police uncover secret art forgery workshop in Rome

In total, 71 fake paintings attributed to Picasso, Rembrandt, and other celebrated artists have been seized by Italian authorities.