Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old customs. Take note of these important events—and ...

Maria Pia Caruso travelled to Rome from her hometown in northern Italy after she learned Pope Francis had died at age 88, to ...

BRITISH cardinals are heading to the Vatican to attend Pope Francis’ funeral and decide on his successor. Three of them are ...

Check into the Hotel Due Torri, the city’s most historic grand dame with an impressive collection of antiques. Sip local ...

Authorities in Rome are getting ready for an influx of pilgrims travelling to pay their final respects to Pope Francis ahead ...

The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be suspended on Saturday, the day of Pope Francis’ ...

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league has postponed Saturday's three fixtures until Sunday due to Pope Francis' funeral ...

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About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.