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Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, and a special comune (municipality) named Comune di Roma Capitale. With 2,860,009 residents in 1,285 km² (496.1 sq mi), Rome is the country's most populated comune and the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome, with a population of 4,355,725 residents, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber Valley. Vatican City is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome, the only existing example of a country within a city. Rome is often referred to as the City of Seven Hills due to its geographic location, and also as the "Eternal City". Rome is generally considered to be the cradle of Western civilization and Western Christian culture, and the centre of the Catholic Church.

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Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital After 5 Weeks \| Seen with Oxygen Support While Leaving Gemelli Pope Francis has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome after receiving treatment for over five weeks. The 88-year-old pontiff was seen leaving the hospital with an oxygen cannula, waving to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis Returns: First Public Appearance in 5 Weeks After Life-Threatening Illness Pope Francis made his first public appearance in five weeks after battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs. The 88-year-old pontiff, appearing frail but determined, offered a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis to Make 1st Public Appearance in Over a Month Amid Health Battle– Vatican Confirms Date Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance in over five weeks as he continues to recover from double pneumonia. The Vatican has confirmed that the 88-year-old pontiff will greet the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 3 days ago

Italy marks Covid victims remembrance day Italy marks Covid victims remembrance day On Italy’s day of remembrance for Covid-19 victims, survivors express gratitude to the doctors who saved their lives. Former Covid-19 patient Sergio.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published 1 week ago

Dozens of children pray for Pope Francis' recovery as he remains in hospital Dozens of children pray for Pope Francis' recovery as he remains in hospital Pope Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. The 88-year-old pontiff shows.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

American Airlines Plane Catches Fire with 178 Onboard; Passengers Flee in Shocking Video \| Watch An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 carrying 178 people, including six crew members, caught fire at Denver International Airport after experiencing an engine-related issue. The Dallas-bound Flight 1006.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:42Published 2 weeks ago

Caravaggio masterpieces return to Rome after centuries for landmark exhibition Caravaggio’s masterpieces make a triumphant return to Rome for Caravaggio 2025, a landmark exhibition at Palazzo Barberini that reunites 24 extraordinary works, some unseen in Italy for centuries. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published 2 weeks ago

Nero’s grand palace reopens: Visitors can now explore the legendary Domus Aurea Nero’s grand palace reopens: Visitors can now explore the legendary Domus Aurea Roman Emperor Nero is most famous in popular imagination for playing the fiddle while Rome burned. Now his grand.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Pope Francis' Health takes U-Turn: Severe Breathing Difficulties, Vomiting, Double Pneumonia Battle Pope Francis' health condition has worsened as he suffered severe breathing difficulties and a bronchospasm episode, leading to vomiting. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized for 14 days.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on March 1, 2025

Faithful and well-wishers take prayers and support for Pope Francis to hospital Faithful and well-wishers take prayers and support for Pope Francis to hospital At the entrance of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Catholic faithful and well-wishers lit candles, placed.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:46Published on February 27, 2025

Pope Francis Health Improves Slightly, Vatican Confirms Critical Condition Amid Ongoing Treatment Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital but has shown slight improvement, the Vatican confirmed. The pontiff, suffering from double pneumonia and chronic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published on February 25, 2025

Pope Francis conscious and receiving supplemental oxygen, the Vatican says Pope Francis conscious and receiving supplemental oxygen, the Vatican says The leader of the Catholic Church, who has chronic lung disease and is prone to respiratory illness in winter, was admitted.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on February 23, 2025

Pope Francis’s Health Deteriorates \| Pilgrims Pray For Pope's As He Marks One Week In Hospital Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for the seventh day as concerns over his health intensify. Initially admitted for bronchitis, his condition worsened into pneumonia,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:40Published on February 21, 2025

Italian police uncover secret art forgery workshop in Rome selling fake Picasso and Rembrandt works In total, 71 fake paintings attributed to Picasso, Rembrandt, and other celebrated artists have been seized by Italian authorities. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:48Published on February 20, 2025

Edvard Munch masterpieces go on display in new exhibition at Rome's Palazzo Bonaparte A new exhibition at Rome's Palazzo Bonaparte showcases 100 works by Edvard Munch, exploring his emotional and symbolic approach to perception and memory. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:06Published on February 18, 2025

Nutella celebrates 60 years Featuring archive materials and limited-edition jars, the exhibition at the MAXXI Museum in Rome shows how the spread, created in post-war Italy, has become a cultural icon across generations worldwide Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:15Published on February 6, 2025

Ancient herald school in Roman Forum opens to public after major restoration Before gladiators clashed and chariots raced, Rome’s imperial heralds roused the crowds - and now, their ancient training school at the Roman Forum has reopened after centuries. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:13Published on February 5, 2025

Italy returns ancient Iraqi artefacts seized from illegal traffickers The ancient artefacts, which include four terracotta cones and a cuneiform tablet, were presented at a ceremony in Rome attended by police officials and Iraq’s ambassador to Italy. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on January 31, 2025

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Italy and Wales battle for respect in Rome Wales aim to end a 13-Test losing run while Italy feel they are not shown enough respect by other rugby nations. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2025
Williams a Wales doubt to face Italy in Rome Wales' 93-cap full-back Liam Williams missed training on Friday in Rome as he struggles with a knee injury prior to Saturday's SIx Nations game against Italy. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2025
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Is Italy game really Wales' biggest in 20 years? Six Nations Rugby Special pundit Sam Warburton discusses Wales' current form and the magnitude of their upcoming match against Italy in Rome. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2025
Scrum V - The Warm Up Lauren Jenkins and guests preview Wales’s trip to Rome in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2025
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