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Pope Francis delivering speech and talks of migrants

Pope calls exclusion of migrants ‘criminal’

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

During the canonisation mass of two Italian-born Saints, Pope Francis went off-script to deliver a powerful message about the treatment of migrants.

Stromboli volcano erupts with smoke clouds and lava flow

Stromboli volcano erupts and lava spreads to the sea

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A volcano on the Italian island of Stromboli erupted Sunday morning, creating a lava flow that reached the sea.

Euro 2024: Italy to face England in qualifiers

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Euro 2024 draw sees reigning champions Italy face England in the qualifying rounds. Italy beat England in the final last year.

Equaality scrabble words -LGBT+ strategy

Italy adopts new LGBT+ strategy days before right-wing takeover

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s outgoing government has adopted a new LGBT+ strategy. The move comes days before handing over the reins to a right-wing administration.

Nutella spread on toast with jar in background

Nutella teams up with ANSA to mark 59th anniversary

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The chocolate and hazelnut spread Nutella is joining forces with Italian news agency ANSA to celebrate the spread’s 59th anniversary. There will be 59 limited edition jars.

“Italy can look after itself” says Mattarella

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian politicians respond to French Minister Boone who says they “will watch over the respects of rights and freedom” in Italy. President Mattarella says “Italy can look after itself”.

Vatican Museums where ancient sculptures were damaged

Man damages ancient sculptures at Vatican Museums

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 65-year-old tourist toppled two ancient sculptures at Vatican Museums on Wednesday. He reportedly told museum staff he wanted to see the Pope before throwing the Roman busts to the ground.

Gas updates for Italy

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gas updates: As Draghi tells European counterparts they must face the energy crisis together, Italy’s ecological transition minister signs a new decree.

League want to keep early retirement promise

League wants to retain election promise of early retirement

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At the League federal council in Rome, members of the political party led by Matteo Salvini agreed to stand by fiscal election pledges. These include a flat rate tax and early retirement.

Italy’s president says we must stop pillaging nature to find peace

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, President Sergio Mattarella said the world will not find true peace until humanity stops ransacking the natural world.