When Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year next week, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include special Jubilee Masses for the faithful from all walks of life.

Pope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai.

Four temples from ancient Rome stand smack in the middle of one of the modern city's busiest crossroads.

Authorities and witnesses say a man opened fire during a meeting of a condominium board in northern Rome, killing three people.

A former finance minister from the Democratic Party has claimed victory in Rome's mayoral election after partial returns indicated he was headed for a resounding win over a right-wing challenger in a runoff.