Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Rome

May 17, 2025

Tinubu arrives Rome for inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Mr Tinubu is in Rome to honour the new pope’s invitation, conveyed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State.

Bola Tinubu in Rome
April 22, 2025

Cardinals to discuss pope’s funeral arrangements

The cardinals are to decide on the exact time of the burial of the late head of the Catholic Church, which usually takes place four to six days after death.

CATHOLIC CARDINALS
April 14, 2025

Italy agrees to host second round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Rome

The White House said the second round of talks would be held on April 19.

February 21, 2025

Vatican says pope’s condition has improved

The clinical condition of Pope Francis, who is suffering from pneumonia, has improved slightly, the Vatican said late on Thursday.

POPE FRANCIS
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

Zelensky to present victory plan to Ukrainian parliament

Mr Zelensky has repeatedly expressed the hope of ending the war on Ukraine’s terms during 2025.

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky
September 3, 2024

Pope Francis lands in Muslim-dominated Indonesia as he starts marathon trip abroad

With more than 240 million Muslims, Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country in the world.

Pope aboard aircraft
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 16, 2024

Budapest court sets bail conditions for Italian left-wing activist

The court said in a statement released on Thursday that the Italian woman faces up to 11 years in prison.

Budapest court
December 6, 2023

Gaza conflict forces Christian pilgrims to consider Turkey’s holy sites

Mr Pam said the commission visited Turkey to explore the Christian holy sites in the country.

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