A New Zealand man was apprehended Sunday night after jumping into the celebrated Trevi Fountain in central Rome.

Steven J. Parsons, of Oneida County, filed an action against the city "alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution," said City Corporation Counsel Gerard Feeney. "While the city was prepared to defend against the allegations,

After 17 years with the Rome Rescue Mission, the director of operations, Lisa Patierno, has stepped up to become the new, permanent executive director. She takes over for her longtime partner and mentor,

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition and resting Wednesday, as Argentines and Romans alike gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia. The Vatican’s short morning update said: “The pope had a peaceful night and is resting.”

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A source familiar with the situation said the bomb threat towards Flight AA292, which was traveling from New York to New Delhi, was sent via email.

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican said on Wednesday. The 88-year-old pope is spending his 13th day at Rome's Gemelli hospital,