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Italian Town Hitches Its Wagon to Plants That Bloom (Even in Winter)

Lakefront Verbania in Italy’s Piedmont seeks to attract flower lovers with its mild climate, spectacular gardens and wild nature.

Former Uffizi Director Eike Schmidt Toys With Running for Mayor of Florence

The museum’s former director, Eike Schmidt, is toying — somewhat mischievously — with entering the race to become Florence’s mayor.

Vatican Sentences Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu to Over 5 Years for Fraud

The case raised questions about financial mismanagement at the highest levels of the church, and about Pope Francis’ power.

Life for the Lowest Class in Ancient Pompeii? It Was Awful.

Excavations in the ancient ruins have unearthed a cramped space where enslaved workers and donkeys performed their grueling tasks.

A Beloved Comedian’s Film on Domestic Abuse Draws Italians, in Droves

Paola Cortellesi’s directorial debut is kindling discussions about domestic violence and women’s rights. It’s also become one of Italy’s highest-grossing films.

Pope Francis Cancels Trip to COP28 Climate Summit After Getting Sick

Days after the pontiff was forced to slow down because of a flu, his doctors advised him to not travel to Dubai for COP28. Francis...

Student’s Killing Pushes Italy to Confront Violence Against Women

The case of Giulia Cecchettin, found dead days before she would have graduated, has prompted an outpouring of rage and debate on how to shift...

Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time

Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though change may remain slow.

Pope Pius XII Likely Knew of Holocaust, Newly Discovered Letter Suggests

The newly discovered letter, written by a German Jesuit to Pope Pius XII’s personal secretary, suggests that the pope knew of Hitler’s atrocities but chose...

Rome’s Umbrella Pines Are in Danger

While an invasive insect bears much of the blame for endangering a beloved symbol of Rome, critics are also pointing the finger at city government.
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