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Rome Prosecutors to Investigate Far-Right Acca Larentia ceremony

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The State Attorney’s Office in Rome will launch an investigation into a far-right commemoration held on Tuesday in the Acca Larentia area of southern Rome, judicial sources confirmed on Wednesday.

Lucia Manfredi and Diego Duca who died in Torette, Ancona. They leave behind a 10-year-old child. Credit: Social media

Torrette Tragedy: Victims Identified

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ANCONA – The victims of the accident in Torrette, Ancona, on 4 January have been identified as Dr. Lucia Manfredi and her husband, Diego Duca. Both in their forties, the couple had been married for 11 years and were originally from Fabriano but had moved to Ancona some years ago. They leave behind a 10-year-old […]

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Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence to Expand

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Opera del Duomo Museum, one of Florence’s most treasured cultural landmarks, is set to undergo a major transformation. The Florence City Council has approved an ambitious plan to integrate the historic Palazzo Compagni into the museum, nearly doubling its size.

Climbers who went missing on Gran Sasso are found dead.

Bodies of Missing Climbers Found on Gran Sasso

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The bodies of two Italian climbers were discovered on the Gran Sasso massif in Abruzzo. They went missing five days ago during an excursion, rescuers reported on Friday.

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door starting Jubilee 2025. Image credit: (CNS photo/ Romano Siciliani, pool)

Pope Francis Opens Holy Door Launching Jubilee 2025

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.