The Latest Breaking News from Rome

Cardinal George Pell, who was the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sex abuse before his convictions were later overturned, has died in Rome at age 81

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is making arrangements to have the remains of Cardinal George Pell returned to Australia. He says a service will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral at a future date. Look back on Wednesday's updates.

ROME: The Vatican is opening an inquiry into the disappearance of a teenager 40 years ago, a case that has sparked countless theories and a hit TV series.

The Vatican opened a file on the disappearance of a teenage girl months after a new Netflix documentary aired on the case and weeks after her family asked the Italian Parliament to take up the cause.

Emanuela Orlandi, who lived in the Vatican City as the daughter of an employee, was 15 years old when she went missing. The mystery of her case has gripped Italy for decades.

Emanuela Orlandi case has triggered several theories but never yielded any concrete answers

The ancient Romans were brilliant engineers and builders, creating a dazzling array of magnificent structures including some that have survived to modern times virtually intact like the domed Pantheon in Rome. An indispensable material for the Romans was a form of concrete they developed that is known for remarkable durability…

Europe in winter: You can enjoy an espresso at a sidewalk café in Rome or Barcelona, but you may be bundled up in a jacket and scarf.

Hundreds of marchers in European cities have protested in support of protesters in Iran