The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities. In 2013, the newly elected pontiff made his first pastoral ...

A little over 5 million years ago, water from the Atlantic Ocean found a way through the present-day Strait of Gibraltar.

UNICEF says the dangers children face at sea reflect deeper crises on land: many are fleeing war, poverty and political ...

It’s easy to see why Italy is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. There are few countries as multifaceted and diverse as this fascinating European peninsula. Jutting into ...

The number of Bangladeshi nationals reaching Italian shores by crossing the Mediterranean Sea has more than doubled in the ...

They were built to process asylum requests of migrants intercepted in the Mediterranean Sea by Italy. But since their inauguration in October, Italian courts have stopped authorities from using ...

The Mediterranean diet, inspired by the traditional eating habits of cultures from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Italy and Spain, is becoming an increasingly popular ...

A legal adviser to the European Union's high court backed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's controversial scheme to ...