December 27, 2024 Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome this year.
December 9, 2024 Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire, drawing crowds by the thousands More than 2,000 people gathered inside the Notre Dame Cathedral for the first time in Paris since a 2019 fire to take part in a Sunday Mass led by the archbishop.
December 9, 2024 American woman faces prison time in Europe for fatally stabbing migrant man who allegedly assaulted her A 20-year-old American woman has been accused of fatally stabbing a migrant man in Germany, who she said sexually assaulted her at a train station, leading to the stabbing.
December 7, 2024 Italy bans Airbnb self check-ins as Rome braces for influx of travelers fueled by Holy Year Travelers hoping to get an Airbnb or short-term rental in Italy will now be forced to come face-to-face with their hosts as officials remove all lockboxes in a new nationwide ban.
November 29, 2024 First look at Notre Dame Cathedral's restored interior five years after devastating fire Images and videos reveal the restored interior of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris five years after a massive fire caused extensive damage, including a collapsed roof.
November 29, 2024 Notre Dame Cathedral unveils restored interior 5 years after fire French President Emmanuel Macron tours Notre Dame in Paris ahead of Dec. 8 public reopening. (Credit: APTN)
November 28, 2024 Trump always brings peace through strength: US Marine vet Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux and United States Marine veteran Kate Monroe discuss the latest developments in the Ukraine war as Russia hits Ukraine's power grid causing outages.
November 23, 2024 Italy expected to draw travelers by the millions as Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year The 2025 Jubilee will bring tourists to the Vatican, Rome and Italy to celebrate the Catholic tradition of patrons asking for forgiveness of sins. Hope will be a central theme.
November 21, 2024 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers to go on display for fans nearly 20 years after being stolen A pair of the red glitter slippers worn in "The Wizard of Oz" film will be on display at Heritage Auctions' London location at the end of this month before being auctioned off.
November 18, 2024 Titanic passenger's postcard sent days before sinking sells for big bucks at auction A postcard from a passenger aboard the Titanic that was sent out three days before the great ship sank has sold for more than $25,000 along with other Titanic memorabilia.