Torre dei Conti Partially Collapses in Rome, Causing Injuries

The medieval tower, near the Colosseum, was undergoing restoration work. One man was seriously injured, Italian news media reported.

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Four Decades After It Was Stolen, a Renaissance Treasure Returns to Rome

The Italian art police still don’t know who took the brilliantly illuminated manuscript page from a Franciscan friary, and many more pages have yet to be found.

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Search Underway After Crew Member Goes Overboard on Viking Cruise

The Italian Coast Guard was assisting in the search, the cruise company said. The cruise was taking passengers from Greece to Italy.

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Explosion Destroys Vehicles Outside Home of Italian Journalist

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the attack on Sigfrido Ranucci, the host of the investigative program “Report.” He was previously under police protection.

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Cindy McCain Steps Away From World Food Program During Recovery From Mild Stroke

Ms. McCain leads the world’s largest humanitarian organization focused on food insecurity. She is expected to make a full recovery.

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A New Security Decree Weighs Heavily on Italy’s Young Protesters

Students said they feared a longtime tradition of civil disobedience was in jeopardy because of a decree issued in June by the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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Police Seize Possible Forgeries From Dalí Show in Italy

The show’s curator stands by the authenticity of lithographs by the Surrealist artist, saying he has the documents to prove it.

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Justice Alito, in Rome, Says Religious Liberty Is Under Siege

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., a conservative Catholic, has visited Rome for decades, often teaching or participating in academic conferences.

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Catholics Project Many Images Onto Pope Leo: Liberal? Conservative? Cubs Fan?

Unlike Francis, Leo XIV has given few clues about where he stands on issues dividing the church (though he’s definitely a White Sox guy). Followers fill in the gaps.

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L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics Have Jubilee With Pope’s Blessing, if Not His Presence

Leo XIV did not meet with pilgrims but he has indicated that he is supportive of an open, welcoming church.

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