David Biller, Author at Crux

A golf cart sits near the Colosseum as tourists crowd the surrounding streets in Rome, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, highlighting the growing presence of the vehicles in the capital’s historic center as authorities move to curb an industry blamed by critics for worsening congestion, illegal parking, and overtourism. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Church in Europe

Reckoning looms for golf carts that zip through Rome’s crowded historic center

by David Biller and Lorenzo Gironacci September 4, 2026

The President of the Inter-American Development Bank Ilan Goldfajn speaks to the Associated Press during an interview in Rome, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Credit: Domenico Stinellis/AP.)

A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

by David Biller and Nicole Winfield, AP June 20, 2026

Conductor Harry Christopher, center, with tenor Matthew McKinney, left, soprano Elizabeth Watts, second from left, and The Sixteen present Angels Unawares byJames MacMillan in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Credit: Domenico Stinellis/AP.)

A rare look inside the Sistine Chapel for a private concert about angel encounters

by David Biller March 23, 2026

Ancient Roman finds backing to the 2nd century BC are on display in the 'Colosseo' new subway station, designed as a museum to showcase the archaeological finds uncovered during its construction, in Rome, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP.)

Church in Europe

Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts

by David Biller and Associated Press December 17, 2025

A view of the ancient Roman Colosseum, in Rome, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Church in Europe

New Colosseum director sets the record straight on plans for sacred area

by David Biller, Sylvia Stellacci and Associated Press October 27, 2025

Associated Press

Bolsonaro campaign to evangelicals: Brazil’s soul at stake

by David Biller September 27, 2022

Church in the Americas

Brazilian bishop resigns days after sexual video circulates

by David Biller and Nicole Winfield, AP August 19, 2021

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