Should Churches Remove Art by a Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse?
The Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik has installed mosaics across the Roman Catholic world, including at the Vatican. After nuns accused him of abuse, some want his work removed.
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Pope Leo Returns to Tradition, Washing Priests’ Feet
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.
Italy Says It Recovered $23 Million Stolen From Ursula Andress, First ‘Bond Girl’
The Swiss actress Ursula Andress, whose breakthrough came in “Dr. No” in 1962, accused a former wealth manager of embezzlement. He died in an apparent suicide last year.
Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy.
The right-wing tech investor is giving lectures near the Catholic church’s administrative heart. Commentators there are rejecting his apocalyptic vision.
Uproar Over Meloni’s Face Painted on an Angel in a Church in Rome
The recent restoration of a chapel came with a surprise: an angel depicted with the likeness of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. Cue the protests.
What Happened At the Funeral For Fashion Designer Valentino
The designer Valentino Garavani, who died on Monday at 93, was celebrated in Rome, a city that he “embodied,” according to its mayor.
Friends and Family of Valentino Bid Farewell to Fashion Giant
Famous faces from the worlds of fashion and film descended on Rome on Friday to bid farewell to legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani, who died on Monday at 93.
Toss a Coin in the Trevi Fountain? That’ll Be 2 Euros, Wish Not Included
Starting on Feb. 1, Rome will charge tourists a fee to go down into the basin of the famed 18th-century fountain. Not every one is happy (except Romans, who won’t have to pay).
Rome’s New Subway Stops Are Part Museum, Part Station
Part station, part museum, two new subway stops in Rome offer riders the chance to see ancient artifacts unearthed in digging for the stations.
In Rome, the King of Paparazzi Is a Star in His Own Right
Rino Barillari has been snapping photos of, and sparring with, the famous for 65 years, from Princess Margaret to Lady Gaga, Peter O’Toole to Spike Lee. He is now a fixture himself in the celebrity firmament.