Rome, Italy, May 25, 2025 / 13:17 pm. Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily as bishop of Rome at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, where he took possession of his cathedra (throne) on Sunday.

Rome, Italy, May 25, 2025 / 12:21 pm “Today I can say that through you and with you, I am Roman.” With these words, Pope Leo XIV addressed the mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, who greeted him ...

“Today I can say that through you and with you, I am Roman.” With these words, Pope Leo XIV addressed the mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, who greeted him just minutes before he made his way ...

Before arriving at the basilica — the first great Christian building erected in Rome after Emperor Constantine legalized religious freedom in A.D. 313 — the Pope met with Mayor Roberto Gualtieri.

Enjoy traditional Roman food on this 3 days in Rome itinerary. If you love food, specifically Italian food, then Rome is one of the best places to enjoy a culinary experience in the country. Begin by ...

Located at the top of the Capitoline Hill, a symbolic site in Rome, the Musei Capitolini (Capitoline museums) are more than five centuries old and house one of the richest art collections in Italy.

Best museums in Rome. There’s such a vast number of museums and art galleries in Rome that it can be tricky to suss out the must-sees from the must-avoid-at-all-costs. Whether you’re into Renaissance ...

This January 2025 photo shows scaffolding surrounding monuments and buildings under renovation on Capitoline Hill, or the Capitoleum, in Rome. (Cain Burdeau/Courthouse News Service) The mayor's office ...

The Arch of Constantine in Rome, which was built across the Via Triumphalis close to the Colosseum in A.D. 312–315, celebrates Constantine’s victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in A.D ...

Roman temples were inspired by Etruscan ones, with an early example being the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill in Rome. Its position on a high podium, its deep porch, and the ...

The Capitoline Museums in the Campidoglio offer a look at art dating from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century. For an even deeper dive into historical artifacts, the National Museum of Rome houses ...