ROME -- A Polish priest has published his claim that a powerful "gay mafia" is at work within the Catholic Church.

ROME - Six thousand musicians aged between 12 and 25 will be travelling from 25 European countries to attend one of the most important musical events for young people.

ROME --  The work of Italian brothers Marco and Giorgio Priori, this short but smoothly put-together documentary explores the remarkable rise-and-fall of Dawson City, the focal point of the gold fe

ROME-- The city's Film Festival has announced an 11 million euro budget and dates of Nov. 9-17, several weeks later than the traditional October launch.

ROME-- Bernini,a precocious genius, produced sculptures for over 70 years.

ROME -- Meredith Kercher’s father, John, has published a book about his daughter and his family’s gruelling experience during the investigation into her murder.

ROME -- Until Aug. 27, the Leopold Museum in Vienna hosts the exhibition 'Klimt persönlich', dedicated to the great master Gustav Klimt, one of the finest contributors to Art Nouveau.

ROME -- A cat loving charity is organising a 12 day tour of Italy’s cultural and catty hotspots.

ROME -- From May 3 to May 6, the capital hosts the first edition of the Nordic Film Fest, created by the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to promote Nordic film and culture.

ROME -- From May. 30-Oct. 21, The Academy of France –- the Villa Medici -– is to present an exhibition entitled ‘Tapis Volants’ (‘Flying Carpets’).

ROME -- The cemetery for non-Catholics in Rome rivals Highgate in London and the Père Lachaise in Paris as an assembly of extraordinary figures, with John Keats the most renowned.

ROME -- The grand finale of the ‘Days of Azerbaijani Culture’ programme was a concert promoting the culture of Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku.

ROME – The MAXXI Foundation, home to some of the capital’s most prestigious examples of contemporary art, is to pass into compulsory administration.

ROME – A renowned Caravaggio scholar claims the great 16th century artist was killed with the "tacit consent of the Roman Curia."

ROME – The Keats-Shelley House, on the Spanish Steps, has a new exhibit bringing the works of John Keats to life in the place he died, through illustration.

OSTIA ANTICA -- “Awright gawjusss” “You’re looking real pucka tonight” These were some of the phrases dolled out as guests rolled up for the Arts in English Victorian London night in Ostia Antica,

VATICAN CITY -- The Sistine Chapel is on every visitor’s list of must-sees in the Eternal City, but only a select few get to experience it away from the rowdy crowds.

ROME– Officials have released 14 paintings after more than two years in an Italian lock up.

VALLETTA, MALTA -- The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist in the cathedral in Malta is the only painting that Caravaggio ever signed. He signed it in the Baptist’s blood on the pavement.

ROME -- The Independent English Theatre (IET) was holding a charity performance of the award-winning play 'Skylight' Tuesday evening in aid of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Association’s

 ROME --  The sweeping coves of the MAXXI modern art gallery, designed by architect Zaha Hadid, were transformed into a trendy venue for a glittering, VIP-filled designer soirée the other evening.

ROME -- The historic Villa Olmo in Como is hosting a new exhibition to celebrate art works from the Finnish Brueghel Dynasty.

ROME -- Perhaps the most striking thing about Still Life is that it was written by a man.