Rome

Pope Francis Recalls His Youth Playing Football, Dubs Diego Maradona "Poet"

Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 2, 2021

In an interview, Pope Francis hailed Diego Maradona and spoke about his childhood memories regarding football.

Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Street Food Shop With Traces Of 2,000 Year Old Food

Aditi Ahuja | Monday December 28, 2020

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient street food shop in the ruins of Pompeii in Rome, with traces of food dating back to 79 AD.

"They Have Right To Be In A Family": Pope Supports Same-Sex Civil Unions

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 21, 2020

Pope Francis defended the right of gay couples to enter into legally recognised civil unions in a documentary that premiered at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.

Pope Francis Wears Mask For First Time At Public Event

World News | Reuters | Tuesday October 20, 2020

Pope Francis wore a mask for the first time at a public function on Tuesday when he and other religious leaders attended a prayer service for peace around the world.

Italy Shocked At Discovery Of Foetus Graves Bearing Women's Names

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 15, 2020

Small crosses made of wood and metal fill Lot 108 of Flaminio Cemetery in Rome, some painted white, some askew or fallen to the ground, all carrying female names.

Ancient Statues Emerge From The Shadows In Blockbuster Rome Show

World News | Reuters | Tuesday October 13, 2020

After decades locked away in a basement, some of the finest sculptures from antiquity have been pulled from the gloom and returned to public view in Rome.

Tom Cruise Rides A Made-In-India BMW Bike In New Movie

Edited By Charanpreet Singh | Tuesday October 13, 2020

Tom Cruise was recently spotted riding a BMW G 310 GS motorcycle on the sets of MI:7 movie for an action sequence for the upcoming film in Rome, Italy.

Tom Cruise Shoots Stunt Sequences With The BMW M5 On Mission Impossible 7 Sets

Edited By Sameer Contractor | Monday October 12, 2020

Actor Tom Cruise can be seen taking the BMW M5 sideways on the streets of Rome as footage emerges from the sets of the Mission: Impossible 7 that's currently filming, with the release scheduled in 2021.

Pope Francis Makes First Trip Outside Rome In 7 Months

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 4, 2020

Pope Francis on Saturday made his first trip since the Vatican's coronavirus lockdown, though it was a solitary affair for the crowd-loving Argentine due to pandemic precautions.

US Secretary Of State Calls For Pope To Show "Courage" Over China

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 30, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo revived a spat with the Vatican Wednesday during a visit to Rome, a month ahead of the US elections and hot on the heels of a diplomatic breach that experts see as an effort to win conservative Catholic votes.

Rafael Nadal Eyes Roger Federer Record, 15 Years After First French Open Title

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 25, 2020

Rafael Nadal will head into the French Open without a clay title under his belt for the first time, having lost in the quarter-finals at Rome -- his first tournament in six months.

French Open: Rafael Nadal "Number One Favourite", Says Novak Djokovic

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 22, 2020

Rafael Nadal, a 12-time French Open winner, lost in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open to world number 15 Diego Schwartzman.

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic Wins Fifth Rome Title For Record 36th Masters Crown

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 22, 2020

Novak Djokovic beat Argentine Diego Schwartzman 7-5, 6-3 in the final of the Italian Open.

Rafael Nadal Sweeps Into Italian Open Quarter-Finals

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 19, 2020

Rafael Nadal has returned this week in Rome after a six-month coronavirus-enforced break before attempting to match Roger Federer's all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles in Paris.

Italian Open: Top Seeds Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova Into Last Eight In Rome

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 19, 2020

Simona Halep and defending women's champion Karolina Pliskova both eased into the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Friday.