City officials kicked off a new project to create a monumental, pedestrian-friendly, archaeological area downtown, but some critics worry the plans puts tourists before residents.
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Pope Francis, in Easter Message, Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire
Pope Francis’ decisions to reduce his participation in two major Holy Week events had raised fears about his health.
Pope Francis Skips Palm Sunday Homily
Pope Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of Easter week immediately raised concerns about his health, but he spoke in a clear voice before and after it.
Pope Francis Undergoes ‘Diagnostic Tests’ in Rome Hospital
The hospital visit, though short, revived concerns about the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.
The Friar Who Became the Vatican’s Go-To Guy on A.I.
Paolo Benanti advises the Roman Catholic Church and the Italian government on the tricky questions, moral and otherwise, raised by the rapidly advancing technology.
Rome’s Ancient Grandeur Towers Anew With a Copy of a Colossus
A 1:1 facsimile of the statue of Constantine shows how modern technology can help recreate the past, and offers new ideas for scholarship.
Israel-Hamas War Brings Tensions to Europe: What Travelers Need to Know
The intensifying war in the Middle East has led to demonstrations in London, Paris, Rome and beyond. Here’s what to expect amid the disruptions.
Vatican Conference Draws All Stripes to Rome, Welcome or Not
A major meeting to discuss sensitive issues in the Catholic Church is being held with the utmost secrecy and discretion. Outside, it’s a different story.
Researchers Identify Jews Aided by Catholics in Nazi Era as Pope Was Silent
The names were found in documents recently studied by the Vatican, but historians say they don’t change the fundamental understanding of the church’s actions during the war.
Rome’s Umbrella Pines Are in Danger
While an invasive insect bears much of the blame for endangering a beloved symbol of Rome, critics are also pointing the finger at city government.