Rome6 days agoPutin's friend Gergiev set for concert as Italy breaks ban on pro-Kremlin artistsAn Italian region has invited the pro-Putin conductor, signalling a rehabilitation despite no sign of an end to the war.6 days ago4 Jul 2025Explosion injures 45 people at petrol station in RomeThe sound of the blast was reportedly heard across the city and shattered nearby windows.4 Jul 202520 Jun 2025Watch: Man gets stuck driving car down Rome's Spanish Steps20 Jun 202519 Jun 2025Watch: Man gets stuck driving car down Rome's Spanish StepsThe 81-year-old man and his car got stuck on the way down, before a crane lifted the car away.19 Jun 20258 Jun 2025Italy citizenship referendum: 'I was born here - but feel rejected'Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.8 Jun 20259 May 2025What Pope's speedy election says about Church's prioritiesThe new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor.9 May 202527 Apr 2025Images of Pope Francis's tomb releasedThe late pontiff was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday following a public funeral at the Vatican on Saturday.27 Apr 202526 Apr 2025Thousands line Rome's streets as Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeralWorld leaders and royalty joined 400,000 people for the funeral mass and procession.26 Apr 202526 Apr 2025Watch: How the Vatican said goodbye to Pope FrancisHundreds of thousands of mourners gather in Rome to pay tribute to the late pontiff.26 Apr 2025...