A video caught the moment of the explosion Several people have reportedly been injured after a huge explosions shook Rome this morning. The explosion is believed to have come from a petrol station which sent a huge fire ball high into the sky as well as sending a loud bang across the city. Italian site […]

9 months ago

They have issued a statement. The Vatican has issued an update on the health of Pope Francis as he approaches two weeks in hospital. The 88-year-old continues to receive treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following a bout of bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia, with the Vatican reporting signs of improvement in his condition. According to the […]

1 year ago

The Pope has been in hospital since February 14. The Vatican have issued a new update on the condition of Pope Francis after he was admitted to hospital on Valentine’s Day. Late last night, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis was in a critical condition and was showing an ‘initial, mild’ kidney problem […]

1 year ago

The Pope has suffered from various health problems over the last couple of years. Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital in Rome following his morning audiences, the Vatican announced. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church was diagnosed with bronchitis last week, and is expected to undergo tests and treatment of Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic. […]

1 year ago

Very sad news. An Irish couple have passed away following a road crash in Rome, Italy. The couple, aged 59 and 60, were hit by a car when they were crossing a road in the Italian capital city. They have been named locally as Paul and Mary O’Reilly from Kilmore in Wexford. According to reports, […]

2 years ago

“We cannot allow those who visit our nation to feel free to behave in this way.” Italian police have said they believe the man filmed carving names on the walls of the Colosseum in Rome last week is a tourist from England. Footage which circulated online over the last few days showed the man using […]

2 years ago