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Tag: Easter

Pope Leo XIV at mass on Maundy Thursday

Pope Leo XIV warns of “dark hour” during Maundy Thursday mass

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Pope Leo XIV warns of “dark hour” during Maundy Thursday mass

In Maundy Thursday ceremonies at St. Peter’s Basilica, the American pontiff washed the feet of twelve priests, condemned violence as a distortion of God’s image, and warned of a “dark hour” gripping the world.

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Via Crucis to be held at Colosseum in 2025. Photo credit: Sam valadi via Wikipedia under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic licence.

Via Crucis to take place at Colosseum

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Via Crucis to take place at Colosseum

Rome’s annual Via Crucis, or Way of the Cross, will be held at the Colosseum on Good Friday, 18 April, at 21:15. The torchlit procession traces its roots back to the 1700s and was reintroduced in 1964 under Pope Paul VI.

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11 million Italians are set to travel at Easter for a holiday. Image: Pxhere

Over 11 million Italians set to travel for Easter

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Over 11 million Italians set to travel for Easter

Over 11 million Italians will travel during the Easter holidays, generating almost €5 billion in turnover, according to a new survey.

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Pope Francis delivers the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing for Rome and the world during Easter celebrations on April 20, 2014 at St Peter's square in Vatican

Easter in Italy

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Easter in Italy

Easter in Italy holds significant cultural and religious importance with Vatican City being a focal point during Holy Week.

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Easter tourism figures anticipated to rise compared to 2023

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Easter tourism figures anticipated to rise compared to 2023

Easter is expected to bring growth in tourism, with over 7 million visitors anticipated in the country’s official accommodation facilities from 30th March to 2nd April.

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Download this image Image size / format Medium · 1000 × 734 pixels 3 × 2 in · 300 DPI · JPG License type Standard license Included Limited usage in print, advertising, and packaging. Unlimited web distribution. Enhanced license Unlimited usage in print, advertising, packaEaster celebrations in Florence. Editorial credit: Pecold / Shutterstock.com

5 things to know about Easter in Italy

April 8, 2022April 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 5 things to know about Easter in Italy

Easter in Italy is a blend of solemn religious observance and joyful celebration, rooted in centuries-old traditions. From processions and fireworks to symbolic foods, each region adds its unique touch to the festivities. Here are five facts about Easter in Italy.  

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Quality of life across generations in Italy

Il Sole 24 Ore’s 2026 generational quality of life index

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy’s local elections put immigration front and centre

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
80th anniversary of the Republic

Quirinale launches 80th anniversary website

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
General strike Guide to strikes in Italy

Italian Strikes: A survival guide for residents and visitors

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

General strike to disrupt transport on 29 May

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Deborah Cater
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah Cater
Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah Cater

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