Housed in the former rectory of the Church of Santa Maria di Piazza, the permanent exhibition, titled “Verso l’altro,” opened ...

Rebecca Winke’s first visit to Rome was a coup de foudre, and her affection for the Eternal City has only grown over 25 years of living in Italy. She has mastered the art of navigating the city’s ...

A brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in the city of Santa Paula, Ventura County, fire officials announced.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – On Wednesday, detectives arrested three people wanted in connection with an October 2023 shooting at a house party that left one Santa Maria man dead and three others injured.

A suspect in the 2023 shooting death of a Santa Maria man — and the wounding of three others — was arrested Wednesday in Bakersfield, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.

Beneath the emotions of loss and reverence, and with a new pope in place, Rome continues its spiritual, cultural and gastronomic transformation.

A Global Gathering at Santa Maria Maggiore Thousands gather at Santa Maria Maggiore to pay homage to Jorge Mario Bergoglio, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of faith and unity.

The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the center of Rome that already holds the tombs of seven popes.

Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the city’s oldest churches, and Sant ’ Ignazio di Loyola, with its breathtaking frescoes, are must-sees. A visit to Rome’s catacombs is another essential experience, ...

Best luxury hotels in Rome for stylish suites and stunning rooftop views From legendary properties to a bevy of new high-end options, Rome’s luxury hotel offerings have never been better ...

A neglected urban node for centuries and dominated by vehicular traffic for decades, Piazza Pia has been transformed into the largest pedestrian area in Rome for Jubilee 2025. Inaugurated on December ...

Newly released hazard maps from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, CalFire, show the City of Santa Maria is at low risk of wildfires, however, the updated maps show an ...