Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave2 hours agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReporting fromVatican CityVATICAN MEDIA / HANDOUTOn Wednesday evening, under the domed ceiling of...

Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave15 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReporting fromVatican CityVATICAN MEDIA / HANDOUTOn Wednesday evening, under the domed ceiling...

Custom fireworks and standby firefighters: How the Vatican makes its smoke signal20 hours agoLucy Clarke-BillingsBBC NewsEPAWhen the Catholic Church elects a new pope, the world watches not for a...

Custom fireworks and standby firefighters: How the Vatican makes its smoke signal39 minutes agoLucy Clarke-BillingsBBC NewsWhen the Catholic Church elects a new pope, the world watches not for a...

Four ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosen7 hours agoJemma CrewBBC NewsAlamyThe 2024 film Conclave - a box office hit and Oscar winner - tells the story of a papal...

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Veteran Vatican reporter David Willey reflects on changed Church15 hours agoDavid WilleyFormer BBC Rome correspondentReutersDavid Willey, who spent decades reporting from Rome for the BBC, reflects...

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The UK is full of stunning travel spots, but for those looking to venture a little further, Italy is always a popular choice. From Rome’s historic landmarks to the canals of Venice and the rolling...

The stunning region of Trentino in northern Italy is offering a tempting €100,000 (£83,565) to individuals willing to relocate there - but there's a catch. The enticing offer comes with the...

Europe's cheapest capital city lies in a country that "loves" Brits, where beers are £1.68 and five-star hotels cost £59 per person. Bordering Montenegro, Albania, Serbia and Macedonia, the most...