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Pope Francis delivers Easter message of peace
World
April 21, 2019
Pope Francis delivers Easter message of peace
After celebrating Easter Mass with crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning, Pope Francis gave a prepared speech from…
Rome’s Colosseum turned red to protest Pakistan blasphemy law
World
February 25, 2018
Rome’s Colosseum turned red to protest Pakistan blasphemy law
Rome’s ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned…
Roars from the past: Colosseum unveils wild beasts trapdoor
Archaeology
June 8, 2015
Roars from the past: Colosseum unveils wild beasts trapdoor
It was the last thing they would see: a trapdoor opening in the floor of the Colosseum to unleash a…
US tourists face charges for damaging Colosseum
Art news
March 10, 2015
US tourists face charges for damaging Colosseum
Two female tourists from California have been cited by police in Rome for carving their initials into a wall at…
Rome on a plate
Life & Style
August 25, 2009
Rome on a plate
It’s no secret that while there’s much to see in Rome, there’s far more to eat. For the herds of…