It was the mounting rage of citizens in Viterbo, a small town north of Rome, that ended the longest papal election in the ...

Sexual predators, crooked financiers, spies and a spattering of murderers: while the Vatican may appear an earthly garden ...

One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...

Downloads of the 2024 film have surged since the death of Pope Francis—but in the 16th and 17th century, it was etchings that ...

We were buzzing with anticipation as our train pulled into Florence station – our itinerary was jam-packed and we knew the ...

Many of the traditions that will dictate Pope Francis’s funeral date back more than 2,000 years. They are compiled in a tome ...

Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.

Rome is always teeming, and Easter usually kicks off the long tourist season. Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the Pope's ...

CONCLAVE was released in 2024 to critical acclaim, which was backed by a plethora of plaudits including eight Oscar nominations. While the film only took home one of those — the gong for Best ...

U.S. officials made “very good” progress during the second round of nuclear talks with Iran in Rome and plan to meet with their Tehran’s counterparts next week. Iranian Foreign Minister ...

Madrid’s historic hotel, The Palace, has reopened after an important two-year renovation. Now part of The Luxury Collection Hotels, it celebrates its rich history with a sumptuous new design.

France hosted high-level talks on Thursday to discuss Ukraine and its security, the first time. This is the first time since President Donald Trump took over the White House that top American, ...