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Italian

May 6, 2025

Vatican to shut down mobile network as conclave elects new pope

A new pope will poll a two-thirds majority to emerge during the election process that will commence on Wednesday.

CATHOLIC CARDINALS
January 7, 2025

 Pope appoints first Catholic woman to head major office in Holy See

Her appointment is seen as a milestone for the Catholic Church as it continues to navigate debates about women’s roles in leadership.

Sister Simona Brambilla
December 27, 2024

Iranian police detain Italian journalist in Tehran

The ministry said Cecilia Sala was in Iran for journalistic work when police stopped her. It is not yet clear what exactly she is accused of.

Iranian police force
October 16, 2024

First batch of migrants seeking asylum in Italy arrive Albania  

The migrants are being transported to Italian-run asylum centres in Albania until their applications are processed.

Albania
October 16, 2024

Italy’s Meloni to visit Lebanon in support of Italian troops

Italy currently has around 1,000 troops deployed with the UN mission.

Giorgia Meloni
July 23, 2024

Two dead, 13 injured as balcony collapses in Italy

Seven children between the ages of two and eight were among the injured.

Italy
July 9, 2024

Italian police seize more than €130 million in mafia raids

Italian police confiscated more than 130 million euros ($140 million) in a raid against the Mafia, the authorities said on Tuesday.

Stash of euros
May 28, 2024

12 arrested for illegal waste disposal in southern Italy

Authorities believed some 1,000 metric tonnes of special waste were coming from Naples.

Italy
May 7, 2024

Russia attempted to assassinate President Zelensky, Ukrainian military leaders: SBU

SBU head Vasyl Malyuk said the attack was supposed to be “a gift to Putin before the inauguration.” Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia’s president on Tuesday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin
November 10, 2023

LGBTQ: Transgender people can be baptised as Catholics, become godparents, Vatican declares

Recently, Pope Francis attempted to make the church lenient with its stance on LGBTQ people, making the church more welcoming to them.

TRANSGENDER PEOPLE; POPE IN VATICAN