Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here's why, including tips on where to stay, what to eat and how to avoid the crowds.
PBS host Kathy McCabe provides tips and restaurant suggestions for visitors to Rome during the Jubilee of 2025 and suggests other favorite destinations to escape the crowds in Italy.
ROME (Reuters) - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticised Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful speech during an annual Catholic-Jewish dialogue event.
The Catholic Church’s celebration should attract millions of extra visitors to the Eternal City and beyond. Here’s how to plan around that.
A musical that tells the story of St. Bernadette, visionary of Our Lady of Lourdes, made its debut in Rome on Jan. 14.
Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan is celebrating the 60th anniversary of his first album's release with a series of European concerts that will kick off in Rome this May. The flower power pioneer will perform some of his most popular songs,
TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) — A Rome, PA, man was sentenced to almost two years in the Bradford County Correctional Facility following a conviction for an incident in 2023, according to information from the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office.
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has arrived back in the country’s capital after being freed from an Iranian prison where she had spent weeks in detention.
Three people in Rome are facing charges after police reported that a probation officer discovered a loaded firearm, a high-capacity magazine and ammunition at the residence of a parolee.
A historic house located at 702 Wood Street in Rome has new owners. The 1,674-square-foot property, built in 1925, was sold on Dec. 23, 2024. The $168,000 purchase price works out to $100 per square foot.
On Dec. 11, a report of a larceny in progress in the Burlington store resulted in the arrest of a Rome man on Jan. 14.
Benedetta slid a manicured nail through the sellotape of a mystery package to unwrap a garden hoe and earbuds. It's a hoe."