ROME (AP) — Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of crypts, ...

The San Clemente Palace Kempinski hotel is located on a private island in Venice. It just opened the new Longevity Spa, which ...

With the death of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, Rome entered a period of political upheaval settled only when Caesar's nephew Octavian defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra, took control of the Empire, and ...

The best luxury hotel in Venice is very hard to pick, as each hotel in Venice is completely unique. The palatial Aman Venice is undoubtedly one of the top choices, but it's tiny with only 24 rooms and ...

Pope Francis — the first pontiff from the Americas, who clashed with traditional Catholics but was hailed as a reformer by progressives — died on Monday, a day after Easter, at age 88. The pope had ...

Los Angeles Olympics will feature baseball at Dodger Stadium in its return to the program with surfing and cricket held ...

According to the research, top-rated free attractions include the Historic Centre, home to the captivating Basilica of St Francis, built in 1228. "Don't miss the chance to visit the Church of San ...

Ravenna (Italy) (AFP) – King Charles III and Queen Camilla wrapped up a state visit to Italy on Thursday with a visit to Dante's tomb and world-famous mosaics in Ravenna, the day after a ...

Visits to such places stay with me. I can still recall the wonder I felt when, as a grad student, I first toured Rome’s Basilica of San Clemente. Under the 12th-century basilica with its ...