This walking tour takes place in Piazza Navona, a well-known historic square in Rome, Italy, famous for its large sculpted ...

There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?

From imperial residences to apartment complexes and temples, these hidden sites offer a new window into Rome's layered past.

Tourists in Rome next month will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The measure is the latest in a series of heritage preservation schemes in ...

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Monday gave a final accounting of its 2025 Holy Year, saying more than 33 million pilgrims had ...

Adding some sweetness to the usual general audience-focused Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV was presented with two lambs Jan. 21 as ...

Pope Leo XIV blesses two lambs in the Urban VIII Chapel at the Vatican Jan. 21, 2026, the feast of St. Agnes. The lambs are ...

Two lambs were presented to Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday on the liturgical feast of St. Agnes, in keeping with an ancient ...

VATICAN CITY — The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated ...

In Rome, fountains aren't just pretty backdrops but destinations in themselves. Ancient Romans were particularly fond of fountains, which flaunt the intricate network of underground aqueducts they ...

At some point in our adolescent years, we’ve all played MASH, shaken magic 8 balls, blown on dandelions, and picked off daisy ...