Arts Nov 08 These bronze statues may ‘rewrite history’ of how the Roman Empire began Thanks to the mud that protected them, the two-dozen figurines and other bronze objects were found in a perfect state of conservation, bearing delicate facial features, inscriptions and rippled tunics.
World Sep 26 How a right-wing party of neo-fascist roots became poised to lead Italy The Brothers of Italy party has won the most votes in Italy's national election.
World Sep 25 Italians vote in election that could put 1st far-right leader in power since WWII Italians voted Sunday in an election that could move the country’s politics sharply toward the right during a critical time for Europe, with war in Ukraine fueling skyrocketing energy bills and testing the West's resolve to stand united against Russian aggression.
World Jul 28 Pope’s apology to Indigenous peoples for abuse at residential schools insufficient, Canada says The government’s criticism echoes those of survivors and concern Francis’ omission of any reference to the sexual abuse suffered by Indigenous children in the schools, as well as his refusal to name the Catholic Church as an institution bearing any…
World Jul 25 WATCH: Pope apologizes for ‘evil’ school abuses committed against Indigenous peoples in Canada The pontiff says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
World Jul 24 Pope Francis visits Canada to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses Aboard the papal plane, Francis told reporters this was a “penitential voyage” and he urged prayers in particular for elderly people and grandparents.
World Jul 23 Pope’s ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada marks rethink of Catholic Church’s legacy on First Nations people Pope Francis’ trip to Canada to apologize for the horrors of church-run Indigenous residential schools marks a radical rethink of the Catholic Church’s missionary legacy, spurred on by the first pope from the Americas and the discovery of hundreds of…
World Jul 21 Italian parliament dissolved, threatening more uncertainty for EU The moves dealt a destabilizing blow to Italy and Europe at a time of inflation and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
World Jul 20 Italy’s premier asks Senate for confidence vote to determine if he’ll stay in office Premier Mario Draghi has asked Italy's Senate to vote on whether it wants him to stay in office.
World Jul 05 Hopes dim as rescuers continue to search for survivors of Italian avalanche Rescuers are finding body parts and equipment as they search for hikers missing following a powerful avalanche in the Italian Dolomites.