Besides the Holy Doors, other factors have contributed to the high number of people visiting Rome and other parts of Italy to ...

May is the perfect time to visit this picturesque region of Italy. In spring, Umbria hosts many interesting festivals, traditional fairs and exhibitions. For example, in May, Gubbio hosts the famous ...

And not just any luxury train – the Orient Express. Leaps and bound beyond simply getting from point A to point B as quickly ...

World Animal Day aims to raise awareness about animal welfare and promote better animal treatment globally. Read on to learn ...

The Rev. Chris Looby, who pastors Roman Catholic churches in Morrisonville, Cadyville and Peru, will lead a pilgrimage to Rome in the fall. “Pope Francis has designated that this year 2025 is a ...

Travelers heading to Italy in 2025 should be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas, even in churches or religious sites. They ...

He was a fan of soccer and spent a lot of time on his computer. He also was deeply religious and, in April, is expected to be ...

One group that has seen the benefits firsthand are the Sisters of Assisi Heights. Since 2013, they have harnessed the power of solar energy and cut down on carbon emissions. 600 individual panels sit ...

Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that was designed in the 14th century by Orcagna, an influential architect and artist. Below the building's curved ...

Francis of Assisi, established the first Nativity scene. Located in the heart of Italy’s Apennine Mountains, it is easy to see why St. Francis chose this location. It sits high on a cliff and is ...

Rome's famed 'cradle of Caravaggio, San Luigi de' Francesi, has got a new lighting system for the iconic Cycle of St Matthew painted by the Italian pre-Baroque master in the French church in the late ...