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250,000 pay respects to Pope Francis as world leaders gather
Strict security measures are in place as heads of nations arrive for Francis' funeral.
Pope Francis' funeral: All you need to know as thousands gather to mourn
Between 200,000 and 500,000 mourners are expected at Pope Francis' funeral today.
Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
A look back at the milestones, travels and legacy of Pope Francis.
Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
Iran and US resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome as both sides weigh next steps.
Pope leaves faithful guessing over Easter appearances
Pope's Easter role uncertain as health concerns linger despite surprise appearances.
'She is his rock': King Charles, Queen Camilla celebrate 20 years of marriage
'They’re very affectionate but not sentimental,' says a source who knows them both well.
How to add a bit more excitement to your standard European holiday
Unforgettable experiences: From vintage car rides to anti-Mafia walking tours.
Watch: Escalator gets stuck in reverse, sends commuters flying
This is not the first time that an escalator has dramatically failed.
‘No imminent danger’: Pope Francis’ condition stabilises
Pope Francis is 88 and has been hospitalised since February 14 with pneumonia.
‘Praying for him’: Global concern as Pope Francis battles pneumonia
Pope Francis celebrated Lent from his hospital suite.
Ailing Pope suffers breathing ‘crisis’, Vatican says
Pontiff responded well to non-invasive ventilation after the crisis.
Kiwi tourist in hot water for drunken swim in Rome’s Trevi Fountain
‘Alcohol was involved’: Kiwi fined $920 and banned for life from iconic monument.
‘Further, slight improvement’: Pope’s health update from Vatican
Pope Francis shows slight improvement, but prognosis remains reserved.
‘Everyone was afraid’: Bomb scare diverts international flight
Two Italian fighter jets escorted the plane, which was carrying 199 passengers plus crew.
‘Remains critical’: Pope Francis’ health concerns deepen in hospital
Pope Francis, 88, is alert and hasn't had another respiratory attack.
Pope to stay in hospital with ‘complex’ respiratory condition
The Pope, 88, was admitted with bronchitis last Friday.
Italy topple Wales to open Six Nations account
Italy rode a fast start to their first win of the campaign.
Forget stuffy school lessons, Rome attracts even the most reluctant history buff
Easily the closest thing you’ll ever get to a time machine.
Rome isn’t just disappointing – the city is an absolute mess
Telegraph: “A bingo card of disappointments.”
Italy bans Airbnb key boxes for self-check-ins
Authorities now argue that it is unsafe to let guests do self-check-in.
Gladiator II review: Leave history in the history books and just enjoy gladiators fighting sharks
Karl Puschmann thanks the gods for the film's wild historical inaccuracies.
Romans denounce Airbnb’s gladiator experience at the Colosseum
Airbnb is giving people a chance to role-play as gladiators as part of a film promotion.
Trevi Fountain restrictions: Walkway to limit visitors, fee expected next year
Access to the monument will be limited while it is cleaned, but charges may soon apply.
Man arrested in Rome over 1977 Melbourne cold-case murders
Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were found dead with multiple stab wounds.
'Everyone was screaming’: Plane plunges 200m and injures two
'We thought we were going to die,' said one passenger.
Why Rome is going to get even busier in 2025
Rome is expecting 32 million visitors next year because of this one event.
From China to Japan and back to Bali, it's all about Asia in this week's travel deals
Discover hidden treasures with these top travel discounts.