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Pope Leo says he cannot support war but condemns Iran

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the papal flight from Malabo to Rome, Thursday, at the end of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.

23 Apr 2026-22:41
Italy raises Pantheon entry fee for tourists

Italy’s Ministry of Culture has announced that the entry fee for the Pantheon will increase from 5 euros to 7 euros starting July 1, 2026.

23 Apr 2026-10:40
Edi Rama kneels to Meloni again in Rome, sparking debate - VIDEO

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again gone viral after kneeling to greet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a visit to Rome, marking the third time this year the gesture has drawn public attention.

17 Apr 2026-13:47
Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine, killing 16 following Easter truce - VIDEO

Russia launched one of its largest barrages of drones and missiles on Ukraine this year, killing more than a dozen and wounding more than 100 people across the country, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday.

16 Apr 2026-15:32
Hidden for centuries: lost mosaic reveals female hunter vs leopard

Destroyed in the chaos of WWI, a lost masterpiece may finally be 'seen' again. New research into historical sketches reveals what appears to be a female figure, whip in hand, facing down a leopard

03 Apr 2026-08:50
Massive fire destroys historic Georgia courthouse in Rome - VIDEO

A massive fire destroyed a historic courthouse in Floyd County, Georgia on Monday afternoon.

23 Mar 2026-23:57
Italy dance gala drops Russian ballerina, sparks backlash

A planned appearance by renowned Russian ballerina Svetlana Zakharova at a Rome dance gala has been canceled, triggering political backlash in Italy.

17 Mar 2026-16:55
EU pushes Italy for tighter rules on “golden powers” in banking

The European Commission is pressing Italy to further revise its golden power legislation after earlier reforms failed to ease EU concerns that Rome’s oversight of banking mergers may breach EU rules.

06 Mar 2026-14:30
Italy closes embassy in Tehran, moves personnel to Baku

Rome is temporarily shutting down its embassy in Tehran and relocating staff to Azerbaijan, according to Italy's foreign minister.

06 Mar 2026-01:26
WFP chief Cindy McCain to step down for health reasons

Cindy McCain, the 71-year-old Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, announced she will step down from her role in three months to focus on her health.

26 Feb 2026-17:50