Italian police have seized dozens of forged artworks attributed to famous artists such as Picasso and Rembrandt in what authorities have called a “clandestine painting laboratory.”

In total, 71 fake paintings attributed to Picasso, Rembrandt, and other celebrated artists have been seized by Italian authorities.

Pilgrims from around the world continue to travel to Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year, and though they won’t catch a glimpse of the pontiff, he is close to their hearts.

Outside Rome hospital as Pope Francis battles pneumonia Watch live from outside Rome's Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is battling pneumonia. The Vatican late Thursday reported a “slight improvement” in his overall clinical condition,