As some of you perhaps know, I was in Rome earlier this month, providing commentary for various news networks who were covering the papal conclave. It was a fascinating, exhausting, and exhilarating s ...

When workers began excavating a new parking garage in Rome, they discovered what archeologists say was once Emperor Caligula's "pleasure gardens." Anderson Cooper reports on the find and the scholarly ...

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There is no doubt that we live on a beautiful planet, but some places are simply prettier than others. From innovative man-made structures to spectacular natural wonders and historical sites to theme ...

Joan Smith describes how the powerful women of ancient Rome’s first imperial dynasty were smeared as adulterers, poisoners ...

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily as bishop of Rome at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, where he took possession of his cathedra (throne) on Sunday. The pontiff said ecclesial communion is ...

ROME -- Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps, cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of ...

Oman's foreign minister announced that indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. are set to resume in Rome. However, neither Tehran nor Washington has confirmed their participation. This ...

WASHINGTON -U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Rome on Friday for a new round of talks with an Iranian delegation over Tehran's nuclear program, a source briefed on the matter said on ...