Pope Francis Pulls Out of Stations of the Cross, Citing ‘Health’ Reasons
Pope Francis stayed home on Good Friday instead of presiding over the Stations of the Cross (Viacrucis) at Rome’s Colosseum as previously announced.
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Fury as Tourist Carves Graffiti on Walls of Rome’s Colosseum
Italian authorities have vowed to find and punish the tourist who was filmed carving graffiti on the wall of the Colosseum in Rome.
Italian Intelligence Warns Jihadist Threat Still High With Pope and Colosseum Targets
A new report from Italy’s intelligence apparatus suggests the nation remains a major target of Islamic Jihadist terrorist groups, with the report noting that terror groups have spoken among themselves of attacking Rome. The Dipartimento delle Informazioni per la Sicurezza (DIS)
Migrants Set up Favela-Like Camp Steps Away from Roman Colosseum
Around 50 illegal migrants have set up a makeshift camp in Rome’s Colle Oppio park, only steps away from the iconic Roman Colosseum.
Rome with a View: Colosseum Sets Visitor Record in 2018
The Roman Colosseum set a new record for visitors in 2018 as Italian counter-terrorism forces have sent a convincing message that citizens and tourists will be protected and have nothing to fear.
Wham! Italy Pummeled by 10 Earthquakes in Four Hours
Having not yet recovered from the severe earthquakes of recent months, central Italy was struck by ten earthquakes in succession over a four-hour period Wednesday, all of them registering over 4.0 on the Richter Scale.
Rome Proposes TV-Monitored Security Zone Around Colosseum
After a series of terror threats and acts of vandalism, Rome authorities are considering proposals to create a video-monitored buffer zone around its most iconic monument: the Colosseum.
Muslims Stage Massive Protest, Chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ Outside Rome’s Colosseum
Thousands of Muslims gathered in protest outside Rome’s Colosseum Friday after Italian authorities shut down a number of so-called “garage mosques” to avoid young people becoming radicalized. The Muslim community of Rome chose the iconic Colosseum, a worldwide symbol of
Italy Sets High-Security Perimeter Around Colosseum After Jihadist Threat
Rome police have established a high-security zone around the city’s most iconic monument, the Roman Colosseum, after the Islamic State issued a new threat to “conquer” Rome in its latest video.
The Roman Colosseum Gets a $7.2 Million Facelift
The Colosseum has recently completed a multimillion dollar restoration, leaving Rome’s most iconic structure gleaming white and more imposing than ever under the Italian sun.
Colosseum Terrorist Holds knife to Girl’s Throat, ‘Allah Is Great’
A crazed Brazilian man dressed in black ran along the main road outside the Roman Colosseum Monday afternoon, brandishing a butcher knife with an 8-inch blade and screaming “Allah is great,” according to eyewitnesses.