Pope Leo XIV's historic visit to Algeria aims to foster dialogue between Christians and Muslims while addressing peace, migration, and environmental issues.
Like seeing art of Roman chapels in technicolor for first time - Harvard Gazette
Students learned centuries-old stucco sculpting techniques through hands-on practice, gaining deeper understanding of Renaissance and Baroque artists' material choices and creative processes.
This European City Dethroned Paris and Rome as the Most Romantic in the World
Venice has surpassed Paris as the world's most romantic destination, scoring 9.65 out of 10 based on romantic restaurants, hotels, activities, and wedding searches.
Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter's Basilica to mark 400th anniversary
St. Peter's Basilica will expand terrace access, add a larger snack bar, online reservations, multilingual Mass translations, and a Michelangelo-styled font for its 400th anniversary.
Early Medieval Church in Rome Draws Attention After Fresco Restoration - Medievalists.net
San Lorenzo in Lucina, a medieval church, drew renewed attention after conservation of a modern fresco whose figure was likened to Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni.
Pope warns flock to raise their faces, protect their voices
Catholics must develop critical thinking to resist harmful AI, avoid attachments to chatbots, protect faces/voices from misuse, and urge ethical AI development over profit.
The Best Airbnbs in the Eternal City for Your Own Roman Holiday
Luxurious, centrally located Roman Airbnbs combine historic aristocratic architecture with modern amenities, terraces, and services suitable for groups or extended stays.
11 Family-Friendly Hotels in Rome Offering Gladiator Schools, Free Gelato, Teen Spas, and More
Rome offers world-class family-friendly hotels and abundant child-centered activities, making it an ideal destination where children are prioritized rather than accommodated as an afterthought.
Italy church restoration probed after Meloni angel lookalike
A restored angel painting in a Rome basilica bears a striking resemblance to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, prompting denials and an official inspection.
Today in History: February 28, Benedict XVI becomes first pope to resign
On Feb. 28, 2013, Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to resign, ending an eight-year pontificate. (Benedict was succeeded the following month by Pope Francis.)
Ten Lost Roman Wonders: The World's Longest Tunnel, Tallest Dam, Widest-Spanning Bridge & More
Many major Roman constructions survive only as ruins or are entirely lost, with once-grand structures like Trajan's Bridge and Nero's Subiaco Dams no longer intact.