Jubilee

Food and Drink

Pope’s release from hospital celebrated with 'Hallelujah' gelato

Catholics celebrated Pope Francis’s release from hospital not only with a shout of “Hallelujah,” but also perhaps a cone – the launch of the new gelato flavour has launched in Rome, in a coincidental nod to the pontiff’s love of the sweet treat.

24/03/2025

Italy

Rome sets up two large tents to shelter the homeless this winter

Authorities in Rome have only erected two of the four large tents they'd promised to provide around 250 camp beds for the homeless this winter.

30/12/2024

Culture news

Unlocking the sacred: What happens at the Holy Door for Jubilee 2025?

The Jubilee ceremony begins with Pope Francis opening the Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony includes prayers in Latin and Italian, symbolising forgiveness, as the Pope crosses the threshold to start the Holy Year.

24/12/2024

Europe News

Pope Francis opens Holy Door to launch 2025 Jubilee

The 2025 Holy Year, themed around hope and trust, has begun with the Pope opening the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, as Rome prepares for 30 million pilgrims with heightened security and ongoing renovations.

24/12/2024

Culture news

Jubilee 2025: Rome expects over 30 million pilgrims during Holy Year

To the faithful who go on pilgrimage to Rome, the Pope grants a special 'indulgence' or remission of their sins.

24/12/2024

Europe News

Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens right in time for Vatican's Jubilee

Rome's iconic fountain opened after roughly three months of renovations, a project that cost €327,000.

23/12/2024

Culture news

Vatican to publish new magazine with Pope replying readers’ questions

The magazine, as well as the livestream of St. Peter's tomb in the Vatican, are part of the outreach programme for the 2025 Jubilee.

26/11/2024

Travel News

Rome’s Jubilee preparations see Trevi fountain replaced by ‘ugly’ pool

Rome is under construction ahead of next year's holy event.

04/11/2024

Destinations

Avoid making Emily in Paris’ tourist mistake when in Rome

Rome is celebrating a Jubilee year in 2025 and expecting an influx of visitors.

29/09/2024

World News

Interpol chief calls for action against transnational organised crime

Interpol was founded in 1923 in Vienna as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC). After World War II, the agency was renamed Interpol and adopted a new constitution.

27/11/2023

Experiences

Magic, cats and double decker buses: London’s best afternoon teas

These afternoon teas not only offer unique experiences, but vegan and gluten-free options too.

14/09/2023

Design

The Leaning Tower of Pisa celebrates its 850th birthday

Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, together with the whole of Pisa's Piazza del Duomo, the tower is a fundamental example of the Romanesque style, in particular Pisan Romanesque, and a fine example of medieval engineering.

10/08/2023

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Visitors tour home of archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb

Egypt opens the former residence of the British archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb to the public.

10/11/2022

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II becomes second longest-serving monarch in history

She overtook Thailand’s Bhumibol Adulyadej on Monday.

13/06/2022

Culture news

Thousands gather for record picnic to celebrate Queen's Jubilee

Thousands of people gathered for the Big Jubilee Lunch on The Long Walk in Windsor as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations

06/06/2022

Culture news

Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert: Music, royalty, and Paddington Bear

Buckingham Palace was transformed into a huge movie screen for tens of thousands of people who cheered the Queen, and saw a galaxy of stars performing.

05/06/2022

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit performers at Cardiff Castle ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited the Cardiff Castle ahead of a Platinum Jubilee concert Saturday

04/06/2022

Europe News

Jubilee 2022: What has happened so far?

On day three of the Jubilee, a colourful street pageant celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's life and highlighting Britain's diversity paraded through central London. Buckingham Palace prepares for a star-studded concert and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet celebrates her first birthday.

03/06/2022

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Dover's beacon lighters struggle against strong breeze

Two men tasked with lighting the Dover Town Beacon to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, struggled against breezy conditions on Thursday night, June 2. Around 3,500 beacons were being lit up across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries.

03/06/2022

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II to miss Jubilee service amid 'discomfort'

Buckingham Palace announced late Thursday that the queen would not attend a thanksgiving church service Friday, after experiencing “some discomfort” at events on Thursday.

03/06/2022