A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here’s what you need to know
Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to ...
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Why Is Rome Called the Eternal City? The Origins of Its Timeless Nickname
The term “Eternal City” has been linked to Rome for over 2,000 years. It has been praised by many poets, writers, and historians. This nickname shows Rome’s deep cultural, historical, and spiritual ...
Renovations have left Rome in chaos. Now 35 million visitors are about to descend
Rome is racing to finish restoration works as huge numbers of religious pilgrims are poised to descend on the Vatican to ...
For some, the pope's big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out Romans
When Pope Francis formally opens the Holy Year next week, he will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include special Jubilee Masses for the faithful from all walks of life ...
Rome’s Jubilee Year Is About to Begin—Here’s What to Know and How to Avoid the Crowds
The once-every-quarter-century Catholic tradition starts on December 24, 2024. Whether you’re planning to travel to Rome or ...
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Your Guide to Jubilee 2025: Pray as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’
It’s beginning to look a lot like a Jubilee, as the Vatican and Rome rush to put the final touches on preparations before ...
Rome's best parks: green escapes in the Eternal City
Discover Rome’s most beautiful parks, from Villa Borghese to the Appian Way. Explore tranquil gardens, sweeping views and ...
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain has reopened ahead of the inauguration of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year, following the completion ...