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Huge crowds pack Vatican ahead of Pope’s funeral
The Vatican was making final preparations Friday for Pope Francis’s funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners filed ...
Hidden above a trap door, 17th-century frescoes come to light
The Villa Farnesina, in Rome's Trastevere, is perhaps best known for its Raphael frescoes depicting Cupid and Psyche.
Thousands pray inside Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where Pope Francis will be laid to rest
Thousands of people lined up to pray at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Thursday, the location where Pope Francis ...
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Ancient Rome Empire Tour with the Pantheon and Teatro Marcello
We'll emerge with a new sense of Rome and its relevancy to issues today. Interested in more Ancient Roman history? See our Colosseum Tour ... What is the dress code inside the Pantheon? The Pantheon ...
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Choosing The Best Colosseum Tour in Rome, Italy
We also learned a lot about visiting the Colosseum first-hand. I thought I would share some helpful ideas about choosing the ...
Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life
The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...
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This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called 'Little Rome'—and Its Historic Center Is a UNESCO Site
Most famous as the hometown of Shakespeare’s tragic couple Romeo and Juliet, Verona isn’t typically one of the first cities ...
Prince William to attend Pope’s funeral on King’s behalf
The Prince of Wales will attend Pope Francis’ funeral on behalf of the King, Kensington Palace confirmed on Tuesday. He will ...