At least 20 injured after Rome escalator incident At least 20 people have been injured after an escalator in a Rome metro station broke down. World • 23 Oct 18
At least 20 injured after Rome escalator incident At least 20 people have been injured after an escalator in a Rome metro station broke down. World • 23 Oct 18
Cold snap causes travel chaos in parts of Europe Bitterly cold weather has gripped parts of Europe causing travel chaos, and a rare snow storm in Rome prompted Italian authorities to call in the army to help clear the streets. Weather • 26 Feb 18
Cold snap causes travel chaos in parts of Europe Bitterly cold weather has gripped parts of Europe causing travel chaos, and a rare snow storm in Rome prompted Italian authorities to call in the army to help clear the streets. Weather • 26 Feb 18
Maynooth could be 'damaged' by Martin decision A member of the Association of Catholic Priests has criticised Archbishop Diarmuid Martin's decision to transfer three seminarians to Rome. News • 03 Aug 16
Maynooth could be 'damaged' by Martin decision A member of the Association of Catholic Priests has criticised Archbishop Diarmuid Martin's decision to transfer three seminarians to Rome. News • 03 Aug 16
Exit polls: First female mayor elected to Rome Rome elected populist Virginia Raggi as its first female mayor in a significant electoral reverse for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. News • 20 Jun 16
Exit polls: First female mayor elected to Rome Rome elected populist Virginia Raggi as its first female mayor in a significant electoral reverse for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. News • 20 Jun 16
Rome banishes centurions over tourist scams After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. News • 26 Nov 15
Rome banishes centurions over tourist scams After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. News • 26 Nov 15
Pope reaffirms Catholic opposition to gay marriage Pope Francis today reaffirmed Catholic opposition to gay marriage as he opened a three-week gathering of bishops from around the world but said the Church had to show love and understanding towards all. News • 04 Oct 15
Pope reaffirms Catholic opposition to gay marriage Pope Francis today reaffirmed Catholic opposition to gay marriage as he opened a three-week gathering of bishops from around the world but said the Church had to show love and understanding towards all. News • 04 Oct 15
Dutch soccer fans damage Bernini fountain in Rome Dutch soccer fans caused "permanent" damage to a 500-year-old Rome fountain, an expert said after a drunken rampage by supporters that the city's mayor branded "hardened hooligans". News • 20 Feb 15
Dutch soccer fans damage Bernini fountain in Rome Dutch soccer fans caused "permanent" damage to a 500-year-old Rome fountain, an expert said after a drunken rampage by supporters that the city's mayor branded "hardened hooligans". News • 20 Feb 15
Pope condemns corruption in Rome Pope Francis condemned administrators and criminals in Rome who allegedly pocketed public funds meant to help poor migrants, saying the eternal city needed a "spiritual and moral renewal". News • 01 Jan 15
Pope condemns corruption in Rome Pope Francis condemned administrators and criminals in Rome who allegedly pocketed public funds meant to help poor migrants, saying the eternal city needed a "spiritual and moral renewal". News • 01 Jan 15
Rome opera sacks orchestra, chorus in fund crisis Rome's opera house has sacked nearly 200 members of its permanent orchestra and chorus as Italy's worst economic crisis for decades chokes state spending on the arts. News • 03 Oct 14
Rome opera sacks orchestra, chorus in fund crisis Rome's opera house has sacked nearly 200 members of its permanent orchestra and chorus as Italy's worst economic crisis for decades chokes state spending on the arts. News • 03 Oct 14
Vatican moves to reassure over Pope's health The Vatican said there was no cause for alarm over the health of Pope Francis after he suddenly cancelled a visit to a Rome hospital. News • 27 Jun 14
Vatican moves to reassure over Pope's health The Vatican said there was no cause for alarm over the health of Pope Francis after he suddenly cancelled a visit to a Rome hospital. News • 27 Jun 14
How to ward off vampires among most bizarre traveller queries An airline upgrade from cargo to first class for a cat and the best way of warding off vampires are among the more bizarre requests made by travellers. Special Reports • 23 Jun 14
How to ward off vampires among most bizarre traveller queries An airline upgrade from cargo to first class for a cat and the best way of warding off vampires are among the more bizarre requests made by travellers. Special Reports • 23 Jun 14
Obama invites Pope to White House after meeting US President Barack Obama has met Pope Francis for the first time and invited the pontiff to visit the White House. News • 27 Mar 14
Obama invites Pope to White House after meeting US President Barack Obama has met Pope Francis for the first time and invited the pontiff to visit the White House. News • 27 Mar 14
Govt to re-open 'one-person' Vatican embassy The Government is to re-open an embassy in the Vatican more than two years after it was closed for cost reasons. News • 22 Jan 14
Govt to re-open 'one-person' Vatican embassy The Government is to re-open an embassy in the Vatican more than two years after it was closed for cost reasons. News • 22 Jan 14
Ancient evidence for women priests claimed The Vatican has dismissed claims that frescoes uncovered in Roman catacombs show women priests in early Christianity as sensationalist "fairy tales". Special Reports • 20 Nov 13
Ancient evidence for women priests claimed The Vatican has dismissed claims that frescoes uncovered in Roman catacombs show women priests in early Christianity as sensationalist "fairy tales". Special Reports • 20 Nov 13
Vatican cleric and two others arrested in probe A Vatican cleric suspected of trying to help rich friends bring millions of euros into Italy illegally was arrested today as part of an investigation into the Vatican bank. Business • 28 Jun 13
Vatican cleric and two others arrested in probe A Vatican cleric suspected of trying to help rich friends bring millions of euros into Italy illegally was arrested today as part of an investigation into the Vatican bank. Business • 28 Jun 13
Pope Francis 'wants church to be poor' Pope Francis has said that he wants the Catholic Church to be poor and that its mission should be focused on serving the poor. News • 16 Mar 13
Pope Francis 'wants church to be poor' Pope Francis has said that he wants the Catholic Church to be poor and that its mission should be focused on serving the poor. News • 16 Mar 13
Pope asks faithful to pray for his successor Pope Benedict, speaking before a larger than usual crowd from his balcony in St Peter’s Square in Rome, asked the faithful to pray for him and for the next pope. News • 18 Feb 13
Pope asks faithful to pray for his successor Pope Benedict, speaking before a larger than usual crowd from his balcony in St Peter’s Square in Rome, asked the faithful to pray for him and for the next pope. News • 18 Feb 13
Conclave to elect Pope could start before 15 March The Vatican has said the conclave to choose the successor to Pope Benedict XVI could start before 15 March if enough cardinals are in Rome to elect him. News • 18 Feb 13
Conclave to elect Pope could start before 15 March The Vatican has said the conclave to choose the successor to Pope Benedict XVI could start before 15 March if enough cardinals are in Rome to elect him. News • 18 Feb 13
Conclave to choose next pope to start in mid March The Vatican has said the conclave to decide the successor to Pope Benedict XVI will start as early as 15 March. News • 13 Feb 13
Conclave to choose next pope to start in mid March The Vatican has said the conclave to decide the successor to Pope Benedict XVI will start as early as 15 March. News • 13 Feb 13
Taoiseach attends Pope Benedict address Taoiseach Enda Kenny has attended an address by Pope Benedict with his European political allies in Italy. News • 22 Sep 12
Taoiseach attends Pope Benedict address Taoiseach Enda Kenny has attended an address by Pope Benedict with his European political allies in Italy. News • 22 Sep 12
Monti supports deal on Irish bank debt - Kenny Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti is very supportive of ensuring that Ireland's banking debt is restructured in line with a decision of EU leaders last June. Business • 21 Sep 12
Monti supports deal on Irish bank debt - Kenny Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti is very supportive of ensuring that Ireland's banking debt is restructured in line with a decision of EU leaders last June. Business • 21 Sep 12
Eurozone growth needed for Irish recovery - Kenny Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told a meeting of centre-right parties from around the world that if Ireland is to build on recent stability, there must be growth in the eurozone. News • 21 Sep 12
Eurozone growth needed for Irish recovery - Kenny Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told a meeting of centre-right parties from around the world that if Ireland is to build on recent stability, there must be growth in the eurozone. News • 21 Sep 12
Pope appeals for end to bloodshed in Syria Pope Benedict threw his weight behind a UN plan to end bloodshed in Syria in his Easter Sunday message, calling for "an immediate commitment" to peace efforts there. News • 10 Apr 12
Pope appeals for end to bloodshed in Syria Pope Benedict threw his weight behind a UN plan to end bloodshed in Syria in his Easter Sunday message, calling for "an immediate commitment" to peace efforts there. News • 10 Apr 12