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John Paul honored at vigil on eve of beatification

Thousands of young people flooded an ancient Roman field Saturday for an all-night prayer vigil honoring Pope John Paul II on the eve of his beatification, remembering his teachings, travels and his own suffering.Full story

Gypsies take refuge in ancient Rome church

Some 150 Gypsies whose camp was dismantled have taken refuge in one of Rome's most ancient basilicas, creating a standoff Saturday with city officials trying to get them out. Full story

Amazing discovery made under Italian garbage dump

  An ancient Roman mausoleum has been discovered under an illegal dumping ground in Naples, Italy. Msnbc.com's Al Stirrett reports.

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People walk in a street of Ancient Rome reconstructed for a movie during the "Cinecitta shows off" exhibition at Rome's Cinecitta studios on April 28, 2011. The studio complex, where many famous Italian movies like "Quo Vadis?" where made opens its door to the public from April 29 to November 30.