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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.

PM Inaugurates Piazza Pia Ahead of Jubilee Year

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Passetto di Borgo reopenned to the public

Vatican’s Passetto Restored and Open to Visitors

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy and the Vatican have restored the Passetto del Borgo, a historic secret walkway used by popes for centuries.

Horrea Piperataria Opens to the Public for the First Time

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ancient spice warehouses of the Roman emperors, the Horrea Piperataria, open to the public for the first time.

Genoa Pra Port where a fatal accident occurred

Fatal Accident at Genoa Prà Port

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An accident at the Genoa Prà port terminal in the early hours of the morning has claimed the life of a worker.

Rescue operations to retrieve trapped caver in Bergamo. Image credit: AP

Work underway to rescue trapped caver

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A large-scale rescue operation is under way north-east of Bergamo to free Ottavia Piana, a trapped caver.

Subiaco - panorama Image credit: https://www.turismoroma.it/

Subiaco Named Italian Book Capital 2025

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The town of Subiaco, located in Lazio near Rome, has been awarded the title of Italian Book Capital 2025.

sole survivor of shipwreck received treatment. Credit: ANSA

Young Girl Believed to be Sole Survivor of Shipwreck

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A young girl, approximately 11 years old, was rescued early Wednesday off the coast of Lampedusa by the Trotamar III, a migrant-rescue sailboat. She is believed to be the sole survivor of a shipwreck.

aftermath of Calenzano fuel depot explosion. Credit: Vigili del fuoco on X

Alarm raised before explosion at Calenzano fuel depot

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Investigators revealed on Tuesday that an operator raised the alarm moments before the explosion that killed five workers at Calenzano fuel depot, near Florence, on Monday. The incident occurred at platform 6 of the depot’s 10-platform loading area.