ROME – Romans are gesticulating in overdrive and griping in snarled traffic as the Eternal City overhauls piazzas, fountains, bridges and tunnels. Even more are ranting about surging rents and greedy landlords poised to cash in on a coming tsunami of tourists. On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis will symbolically open the sealed Holy Door of […]
Despite joyous anticipation from pilgrims, Pope Francis's launch of a Jubilee Year in Rome has also sparked complaints and grumbling from some locals.
