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Pope Leo XIV expressed gratitude to the institutions and volunteers who contributed to the Jubilee Year of Hope in Rome, highlighting their often unseen efforts that enabled millions of pilgrims to experience hope and spiritual renewal. He emphasized the importance of hope for young people and encouraged ongoing faith and role models, concluding with a blessing and a Jubilee crucifix as a symbol of gratitude.
Pope Leo XIV closed 2025 with a prayer for Rome to be more welcoming to foreigners and vulnerable populations, thanking the city and volunteers for their efforts during the Holy Year, which drew millions of pilgrims and marked a significant papal transition, including the election of the first U.S. pope.
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the significance of the Jubilee Year as a sign of hope and renewal aligned with God's plan for humanity, contrasting it with worldly strategies of conflict and conquest, and emphasizing Rome's spiritual role rooted in martyrdom and Christian hope.
During Christmas, large screens across Rome display images and messages of Pope Leo XIV, promoting hope, peace, and fraternity, as part of a Vatican initiative to spread spiritual closeness and seasonal reflections through public displays and social media.
Rome will start charging a €2 entry fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain and five other historic sites from February 1, aiming to manage overtourism, with residents still able to access for free. The city has already limited crowd sizes and introduced other measures to curb mass tourism.
Starting February 1, Rome will charge a 2-euro fee for tourists, including non-residents, to access the basin of the Trevi Fountain, a move aimed at limiting crowding and protecting the historic site.
Starting February 2026, tourists will need to pay a €2 fee to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain, with the funds used for maintenance and managing visitor flow, as part of a broader effort to regulate access to city attractions and reduce crowding.
Rome will start charging tourists two euros to get close to the Trevi Fountain from February 1, aiming to manage crowds and generate revenue, with plans to implement similar fees at other historic sites. Citizens will still have free access, and the fee is expected to raise 6.5 million euros annually.
A humorous and detailed personal review of Season 5, Episode 1 of 'Emily in Paris,' highlighting the show's new setting in Rome, fashion choices, character developments, and cultural references, with a playful tone and some critique.
Robert De Niro visited Rome and met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, where they exchanged greetings and he received a Rosary. The actor, of Italian descent, also received the Lupa Capitolina honor from Rome's mayor and expressed his emotional connection to Italy and its culture.
The historic Torre dei Conti near the Colosseum in Rome partially collapsed, resulting in the death of a worker during rescue efforts. The tower, undergoing restoration with $8 million allocated, was in disrepair and had been used as offices until 2006. The incident prompted a day of mourning and highlights ongoing preservation challenges for historic structures.
A medieval tower in Rome, Torre dei Conti, partially collapsed during renovations, resulting in the death of a worker, prompting an investigation.
A worker died after part of the medieval Torre dei Conti in Rome collapsed during conservation work, trapping him beneath the rubble. Despite a complex rescue operation involving drones and firefighters, the man was pulled out nearly twelve hours later but was already deceased. The incident has prompted an investigation, and authorities are assessing the structural safety of the site.
A worker died after a medieval tower in Rome partially collapsed during restoration, with rescue efforts complicated by further collapses and dangerous conditions. The incident occurred at the historic Torre dei Conti near the Colosseum, resulting in the death of Romanian national Octay Stroici, despite extensive rescue attempts. Another worker was rescued and is out of danger.
A worker was rescued after being trapped for 11 hours in the partial collapse of the medieval Torre dei Conti in Rome, which occurred during restoration efforts. The rescue involved about 140 firefighters, and the worker was found conscious and communicating. The incident caused a second collapse and remains under investigation, with the tower recently receiving renovation funding.