Italy’s Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano is looking out for a man to be “identified and sanctioned” after he was allegedly filmed carving the names of him and his fiancee into the Colosseum in Rome.

Ivan+Haley 23: Outrage after tourist captured carving name of girlfriend into Rome’s Colosseum

We're talking about Andrew Tate, a polarising internet personality and influencer, who was indicted in Romania six months after being hired. The infamous influencer is accused of many counts of rape and human trafficking. Prosecutors in Romania have brought Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, and two Romanian women to trial.

Tate brothers and two Romanian women put on house arrest

Authorities in Rome are unveiling a new promenade not far from the location where it is thought Julius Caesar passed away in history. According to reports dramatised by William Shakespeare, the dictator was stabbed to death by a Roman senator; this occurrence occurred on the 15th of March in 44 BC. Fans may now roam about the old site and observe the structures up close.

Rome to open walkway where Julius Ceasar died

In pics | Italy opens ancient Roman square, ruins of building where Julius Caesar was killed

Pope Francis was discharged from hospital on Friday morning, nine days after surgery to repair an abdominal hernia, and his doctor said he was stronger than before.

Pope Francis discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital

In a sigh of relief for over a billion people across the world as Pope Francis has been discharged from a hospital in Rome just nine days after he underwent successful surgery to repair an abdominal hernia. The 86-year-old left Rome's Hospital in a wheelchair and he was seen smiling and waving to the crowds while being escorted to the Vatican car.

Pope Francis leaves hospital 9 days after surgery

The Vatican released a statement on Friday saying that Pope Francis has started his work after spending another peaceful night in the hospital following his hernia operation.

Pope Francis starts working from hospital after abdomen surgery

The Vatican released a statement on Wednesday saying that Pope Francis' abdominal hernia surgery was completed without any complications. The 86-year-old pontiff was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome earlier in the day.

Pope Francis' surgery completed without any complications, says Vatican

Climate activists wreaked havoc on Rome's Trevi Fountain by releasing vegetable charcoal in the bright blue water. Scientists say Europe could face a probable drought. Is Europe ready to handle a climate crisis? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Climate activists pour vegetable charcoal in Trevi fountain

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Climate activists in Italy made a powerful statement by turning the water of Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain black. They did this to draw attention to the recent devastating floods in the country's Northeast region which claimed the lives of 14 individuals. As per the activists, the floods which are being described as the worst in the century but is just a warning.

Climate activists turn Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain black

The Big Three in tennis, such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, have ruled the sport for several years. In recent times, a lot has been said and written about the generational shift waiting to take place with a plethora of young talents -- Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, Dane Holger Rune, etc.

'New generation is here already': Novak Djokovic on young talents after Rome quarter-final exit

Elena Rybakina has comfortably won both her matches against Iga Swiatek this year but expects a tougher test against the world number one when the pair face off on clay at the Italian Open later on Wednesday.

Tennis: Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek to renew rivalry in Italian Open quarter-finals

Hundreds of residents gathered in front of Rome's town hall on Wednesday to protest against the recent measures introduced on polluting cars by the mayor to combat air pollution

Rome residents protest restrictions on polluting cars

A group of climate activists in Italy Saturday staged a protest against fossil fuel consumption by pouring vegetable-based charcoal-black liquid into Rome's famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi.

Watch: Activists deface Rome's iconic fountain with black liquid 'to highlight impact of climate change'

The Vatican is taking action against so-called "mystics" who claim to be able to communicate with the Virgin Mary, amid concerns that some of them are exploiting the believers.

Vatican creates task force against fraudsters as “mystic” claims Virgin Mary gave her free pizza

In pics | 2,000-year-old ancient Roman gallery under the streets of Lisbon

A study published in the academic journal Antiquity, on Monday (April 17), detailed how when citizens in ancient Rome were watching gladiator duels the elite were present in the mini-city spanning 24 hectares for a very different reason, winemaking.

Lavish winery for ancient Roman elite found in ruins of Villa of the Quintilii

Climate activists in Italy from the anti-climate change organisation Last Generation turned the landmark Baroque-style fountain at the foot of Rome’s Spanish Steps, on Saturday (April 1) black, reported news agency AFP.

WATCH | Climate activists in Rome turn 17th-century landmark fountain black in protest

Pope Francis has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for Bronchitis. While greeting the awaiting crowd and receiving well wishes, the Roman Catholic Church assured the people that he wasn't frightened and that he is alive!

Pope Francis discharged from hospital in Rome, says 'I am alive!' | WION Fineprint

An investigation by an independent commission recently has unearthed the dirty face of child abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy in Portugal. The horrifying testimonies of the survivors become the ground of the commission's inquiry.

EXPLAINED: The ugly face of Child sexual abuse in Catholic church

Pope Francis wrapped up a peace mission to South Sudan urging an end to the blind fury of violence. Pope Francis made peace and reconciliation the theme of his three-day trip to the world's newest nation before flying back to Rome.

Pope Francis wraps up South Sudan peace mission, says 'no more bloodshed, conflicts'

A Romanian court upheld Andrew Tate's 30-day detention by authorities. The misogynist, his brother and 2 others will stay in jail while the police continue their investigation into his alleged crimes. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Andrew Tate's 30-day detention upheld

The structures made by ancient Romans have survived millennia, the fall of an empire, witnessed wars and are standing tall to this day as a testament to the genius of their engineers and architects, but how they managed to do so remained a mystery.

Researchers find ancient Roman architecture’s ‘self-healing’ properties which made it survive for so long

Prayers are flowing in from across the world for the former head of the Roman Catholic Church, a day after Pope Francis announced that Pope Benedict XVI is very sick. Pope Francis asks for prayers for Ex-Pope Benedict XVI's health at the end of his general audience.

Pope Francis asks for prayers for Ex-Pope Benedict XVI's health

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