Rome

Thousands In Europe Rally Against Racism, Police Brutality

Participants in Rome listened to speeches and held up handmade placards saying “Black Lives Matter” and “It’s a White Problem.”
By Frank Jordans, Frances D'Emilio and Pan Pylas, AP

Pompeii’s House Of Lovers Finally Reopens 40 Years After Devastating Earthquake

Restoration of the "jewel" archaeological site — believed to have been a brothel — was officially completed this week.
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A Convincing Case For Cutting Your Pizza With Scissors

In America, where we favor the pizza wheel, slicing pizza with scissors seems strange. But it’s a common practice in Rome.
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2 American Teens Confess To Stabbing Death Of Rome Officer, Police Say

Christian Gabriel Natale Hjorth and Finnegan Lee Elder, both 19, are being held pending formal charges in the killing of Deputy Brig. Mario Cerciello Rega.
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Sex Abuse Survivors Protest As Pope Francis, World's Bishops Gather For Meeting

As Catholic bishops convene in Rome discuss how to minister to young people, survivors want to make sure their voices are heard.
By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Suspicious Suitcase With A Tropical Twist Blown Up In Rome Airport

Someone is missing a few coconuts.
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Um, You’ll Never Guess When Kids Go To Bed In Italy

After all, there’s always espresso.
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Rome Gets Rare Snowfall, And It's An Ancient Winter Wonderland

Ciao bello!!
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Pope Francis Urges European Countries To Do More To Combat Anti-Semitism

“Indifference is a virus," the pope said.
By Philip Pullella, Reuters

Rome Mayor: Some Air Quality Decisions Won’t Be Popular

By Virginia Raggi, Mayor of Rome, Special To HuffPost