It is common that upon the death of a Pope, comments arise recalling his pontificate—some positive, others not so much. But ...

The last two popes were notably older — Francis at 76, Benedict XVI at 78 ... Curial experience, Italian fluency, seniority, and public visibility. I penalized the 72 electors who’ve never ...

Francis II? Benedict XVII? John Paul III? One of the most symbolic acts at the start of a new papacy is the choice of a pope’s name. Once elected by the College of Cardinals, the new bishop of ...

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The grand Italian Riviera hotel debuts a glamorous getaway for private holidays on the Portofino Coast with luxe amenities ...

The world’s Catholics (and Gen Zs on the internet) welcomed a new pope last week. Here’s a cultural guide for those still intrigued by the papacy.

His emphasis on 'building bridges' through dialogue in his first words as pope gives a message of peace to our troubled world ...

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There has not been an Italian pope since. Instead, the Church was led by Pope Benedict XVI, from Germany, and then Pope Francis, from Argentina, the first South American at the helm. In recent decades ...

Bertucci’s, the Massachusetts-based Italian restaurant chain known for its brick oven pizzas and family-friendly atmosphere, has closed nearly a third of its stores across the state.

Here’s a novel thought. Does it actually matter what the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is like to drive? Seeing one in real life carries Halley’s Comet odds: appositely, only 33 cars will be built ...