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Papal Succession: Mourning, Transition, and the Election of a New PopeThe death of a pope marks the beginning of a solemn and deeply symbolic transition for the Catholic Church. After the official confirmation of death,...
Italy faces a series of strikes affecting transport and travel in March.
People travelling and commuting in Italy in March face disruption due to a series of strikes affecting air travel, trains and local public transpo...
Pope's decision to start beatification process was welcomed by Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni.
Pope Francis has cleared the path towards the beatification of Salvo D'Acquisto, a member of Italy's Carabinieri duri...
Crowds gather to pray in St Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, rested well overnight at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
“The Pope rested well, the who...
Police stopped group of tourists from jumping into landmark fountain.
A 30-year-old New Zealand tourist received a fine of more than €500 for jumping into the waters of the Trevi Fountain in the early hours of Sunday mo...
Pontiff shows signs of early kidney failure.
Pope Francis remains in a critical condition but had a "good" 10th night in hospital and slept well, the Vatican said on Monday.
"The night went well; the Pope slept and i...
Petition to stop Rome cinemas being turned into shopping malls follows similar appeals from architect Renzo Piano and footballer Francesco Totti.
Leading movie directors have launched an appeal calling on Italian author...
Strike timetables to vary from city to city.
Commuters in Rome, Milan and cities across Italy face disruption to local public transport services on Monday 24 February due to a nationwide 24-hour strike.
The industria...
Corsi takes the place of Sanremo winner Olly.
Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Corsi, who came second in Italy's Sanremo Music Festival last week, will represent his country at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel....
Pontiff suffered "respiratory crisis" and has received blood transfusions as the Vatican warns that Francis is "not out of danger".
Pope Francis remains in a "critical" condition after suffering a "prolonged asthma-like...
Ferrari fan, seeking a better view, takes matters into his own hands.
A Ferrari fan who cut down a tree to get a better view of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc driving the new Formula 1 car at the Fiorano test track...
A local's guide to what's on in Rome in March.
March in Rome heralds the arrival of spring and milder temperatures, making it a perfect time to visit the Eternal City. Here are some tips for the best events and things t...
The Church’s Conservative Shift Toward Trump: Müller, Dolan, Burke, and the Battle for the Catholic Vote.The relationship between the Catholic Church and U.S. politics is increasingly polarized, with conservative clerics...
Blitz comes ahead of nationwide protests against new security laws in Italy.
A group of activists staged a protest at a Tesla showroom in Milan on Thursday to denounce the role of billionaire Elon Musk "in financing far...
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Sicily, with its sun-kissed beaches, ancient ruins, and mouthwatering food, is a destination that seems tailor-made for a weekend escape. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodi...
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Ancient Rome is one of the most fascinating civilizations in history, and thanks to modern technology, exploring its wonders is easier than ever. Virtual Reality (VR) has revo...
Calls in Italy for Espresso Macchiato to be banned from Eurovision.
Italian consumer group Codacons has filed a complaint with the organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest over Estonia's "offensive" entry by rapper Tom...
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Sicily, with its sun-kissed beaches, ancient ruins, and mouthwatering food, is a destination that seems tailor-made for a weekend escape. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodi...
Union reacts to proposed changes to rules affecting strikes.
A national 24-hour train strike that would have affected rail services across Italy this weekend has been called off, the USB trade union said on Thursday....
Fake masterpieces were being marketed online.
Rome police have uncovered an art forgery workshop where fake paintings by artists including Rembrandt and Picasso were produced before being sold on e-Bay.
An investigat...
Fiamma hosted preview of La Dolce Vita in 1960.
Rome's historic Fiamma cinema, which closed its doors in 2017, is preparing to reopen after being acquired by the Caroli Group led by the entrepreneur Floriano Caroli....
Geronimo Stilton goes on tour in Italy.
Geronimo Stilton, the hugely popular series of children's books by Italian writer Elisabetta Dami, celebrates 25 years with events and initiatives across Italy.
The books follo...
"We joked as always", Meloni said.
Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday visited Pope Francis at Rome's Gemelli Hospital where he is being treated for a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.
Pope Fr...
Secrets and Stories of Villa Medici: Art, History, and Hidden MysteriesVisitors in Rome tend to focus on landmarks like the Colosseum and the Vatican. While these are must-sees in the Eternal City, there is so mu...
Naples: A City Where Love and Passion Are Not Just Felt, But Lived and Breathed Every Day
When thinking of the world’s most romantic cities, Paris, Venice, and Rome often come to mind—places steeped in history, charm, a...
Carnival crowds arrive before Venice entry fee kicks in.
Venice streets and bridges were thronged with tourists over Valentine's weekend, as carnival celebrations got underway, raising fresh concerns of overcrowding in...
A practical guide on how to dress when visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.Consider that the most beautiful works of art are found in churches - it is not worth missing them for a fashion faux- pas!
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Vatican says pontiff's situation remains "complex" as doctors diagnose double pneumonia.
Pope Francis has shown the onset of pneumonia in both lungs, and his respiratory infection continues to "present a complex picture...
Ostia makes a fresh bid for autonomy.
Ostia, the coastal municipality located about 30 km south-west of Rome, could soon become independent of the Italian capital, under proposed new legislation.
The bid for independ...
Temple University is expanding its global academic offerings by introducing a progra for students pursuing a Master of Science in Engineering Management. This will allow students to start their studies at Temple's Rome C...
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