Paola Cortellesi Reflects on Oscar Chances
Paola Cortellesi compared her Oscar chances for C’è Ancora Domani (There’s Still Tomorrow) to the survival odds of a cat crossing Rome’s busy ring roads during a Jubilee Holy Year.
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On this day in history: death of Pope Innocent X
Pope Innocent X, born Giovanni Battista Pamphilj on 6 May, 1574, in Rome, led the Catholic Church from 1644 until his death on 7 January, 1655. His papacy was marked by significant political manoeuvres and controversies that left a lasting impact on the Church and European politics.
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First-ever woman prefect named by Pope
Pope Francis appoints Sister Simona Brambilla as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The Vatican Press Office announced this historic appointment on Monday. Sister Brambilla is the first woman to serve as a prefect in the Catholic Church.
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‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ on 97th Academy Awards list
Paola Cortellesi’s feminist black-and-white dramedy There’s Still Tomorrow (C’è Ancora Domani) is among the 207 feature films eligible for the 97th Academy Awards.
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No signed Starlink deals between Italy and SpaceX, says PM’s Office
Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office dismissed reports of a deal between Italy and Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink programme as “ridiculous” on Monday. The denial followed speculation that talks with US President-elect Donald Trump included discussions about SpaceX.
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Somaglia Celebrates €5 Million Italian Lottery Win
The small town of Somaglia, in Lodi province, is celebrating after selling the winning ticket for the 2024 Italian Lottery’s top prize.
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Iranian Authorities Investigate Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala’s Arrest
Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed an ongoing investigation into Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested on 19 December in Tehran.
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Holy Door Opened at Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls
The Holy Door at the Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls was opened on Sunday morning to mark the Vatican’s Jubilee Year 2025.
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Italy in talks with SpaceX over €1.5 Billion telecoms deal
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for secure telecoms, Reuters reported on Sunday.
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Freed Senior Mafia Spark Alarm in Sicily
Communities across Sicily are expressing unease as more than 20 senior mafia figures have been released from prison in the past three months. These men, many of whom were influential leaders in Cosa Nostra, are now returning to their former neighbourhoods, raising fears of renewed criminal activity.
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