Meloni’s Christmas Message
In her Christmas message on Tuesday, Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed her commitment to making Italy stronger.
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Pope Francis Opens Holy Door Launching Jubilee 2025
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurated Jubilee 2025 by opening the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The ceremony, watched by thousands in St Peter’s Square, marks the start of a year-long Catholic celebration expected to draw over 30 million pilgrims.
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The Origins of Christmas on December 25th
Christmas, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth, is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar. But the choice of December 25th as the official date for this holiday has its roots in both religious and political motives, as well as a fascinating intersection with pagan traditions.
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Italy to Push Ahead with Albania Migrant Processing Centres
Italy will continue its plan to establish migrant processing centres in Albania, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Monday.
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PM Inaugurates Piazza Pia Ahead of Jubilee Year
Premier Giorgia Meloni inaugurated the pedestrianised Piazza Pia, a flagship project for the 2025 Jubilee of the Catholic Church. Located near the River Tiber, the square links Castel Sant’Angelo to Via della Conciliazione and St Peter’s Square.
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Vatican’s Passetto Restored and Open to Visitors
Italy and the Vatican have restored the Passetto del Borgo, a historic secret walkway used by popes for centuries.
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On this day in history: death of artist Alessandro Bonvicino
Alessandro Bonvicino, better known as il Moretto da Brescia, was one of the most distinguished painters of the Italian Renaissance. He died on 22 December 1554 in Brescia, Lombardy.
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Nutella celebrates 60 years with a new exhibition
A new exhibition in Rome is marking the 60th anniversary of Nutella, the world-famous chocolate-hazelnut spread. Titled Joyn! Un viaggio nel mondo Nutella, the exhibition runs at MAXXI, the National Museum of 21st Century Arts, from 20 December to 20 April 2025.
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Lower House Approves 2025 Budget Bill
Italy’s Lower House approved the 2025 budget bill late on Friday with 211 votes in favour and 117 against. The package, totalling €30 billion in new measures, now heads to the Senate for final approval, expected on 28 December.
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Mattarella Expresses Solidarity Following Magdeburg Attack
President Sergio Mattarella conveyed Italy’s solidarity with Germany after the attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg on Friday. In a message to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Mattarella condemned the attack and expressed Italy’s closeness to the German people.
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