Beneath the emotions of loss and reverence, and with a new pope in place, Rome continues its spiritual, cultural and gastronomic transformation.

The Caravaggio 2025 exhibition at the Gallerie ... around the world (about the same number as are permanently located in Rome), even if a few might be disputed. The high level of the enterprise ...

Pope Leo XIV’s election, praising Pope Francis and vowing to continue his work, is a historic moment for the Catholic Church ...

The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s ...

An exhibition in New York spotlights an intriguing episode in trade history , in which an influx of foreign artists to Rome ...

At the centre is the Piazzetta Ripetta, a calm courtyard where you forget the often chaotic city on the other side of the ...

After a month of intensive Italian language classes in Bologna, I had scheduled a quick trip to Rome, before heading back to Washington, just to see the magnificent new Caravaggio show at the ...

Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, 'Hope,' Francis spoke of his ...

Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...