The Latest Breaking News from Rome

As intense heat breaks records around the world, a little-reported fact offers some hope for cooling down cities: Under even the most intense periods of extreme heat, some city blocks never experience heat wave temperatures.

Pest control expert says warmer winters help creatures such as oriental hornets, snakes and rats thrive in the city

Marko Rupnik, a Catholic priest, was expelled from the Jesuit order because he’d allegedly abused women. He was later accepted into the diocese in his native Slovenia. Rupnik is also an artist, and his work is on display in churches in Lourdes, Rome and Washington, D.C., among others.

Vandalism of Paola Egonu tribute mural in Rome sparks national conversation on racism and unity in Italy.

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Rome’s mayor and a chorus of others have denounced the defacing of a street-art celebration of Paola Egonu

Biden wrote to then US ambassador to Rome on behalf of the energy firm while his father was vice-president

Defacing of Rome artwork celebrating Olympic champion Paola Egonu widely condemned across political spectrum

Director Talia Stern transforms an idealised tale of sexual violence in Rome into a shatteringly visceral, thoroughly contemporary show, led by a tender yet searing Alexandria Moon

When in Rome, it is not always appropriate to do as the Romans do.

Number of people accessing emergency care for heat-related illnesses is up in cities including Rome, Florence and Venice