Latest fromRome

Opinion: Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms and controversies
OPINION: His papacy inspired joy and aspirations, and boiling anger and rejection.

Pope Francis’ calling came as a boy in Argentina, and it led him to the Vatican
New York Times: First pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming church.

Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.

Pope pushed himself, knowing he 'did not have long left': Vatican source
Pope Francis looked visibly drained when he drove around St Peter’s Square.

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.

‘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.