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'Man will prevail": Baroque meets Metaverse in new exhibition in Rome
Artworks by the likes of Vasarely and De Chirico are paired with Digital, VR and AI creations at a new exhibition in Rome, Italy.
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Christians mark Good Friday celebrations around the world
From Vatican City where Pope Francis presided over the celebration of the Passion of the Lord at St. Peter's Basilica, to re-enactments of the Way of the Cross in Jerusalem, Rome's Colosseum, Germany, and North America, Christian...
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Christians mark Good Friday around the world
From Vatican City where Pope Francis presided over the celebration of the Passion of the Lord at St. Peter's Basilica, to re-enactments of the Way of the Cross in Jerusalem, Rome's Colosseum, Germany, and North America, Christian...
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Pope Francis hospitalized with pulmonary infection
The Vatican says Pope Francis will spend multiple days in hospital to receive treatment for a pulmonary infection. His stay comes after he was experiencing trouble breathing.
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Ancient statue of Hercules discovered during sewage repair works in Rome
An ancient statue depicting Roman demi-god Hercules has been discovered during sewage repair works underneath an archaeological park in the Italian capital.
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Statue of Roman emperor posing as Hercules found in Rome sewer
An ancient life-sized statue of a Roman emperor posing as the classical hero Hercules was found during sewer work near ancient Rome's first highway, the Appia Antica (Appian Way). The sculpture resembles Emperor Decius, who ruled Rome...
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Italy's most-wanted mob boss arrested in Sicily
Alleged high-profile Italian mob boss Matteo Messina Denaro has been arrested in the Sicilian city of Palermo after almost 30 years on the run.
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Catholics flock to Vatican to pay respects to pope emeritus Benedict XVI
Catholics are flocking to the Vatican to pay their respects to pope emeritus Benedict ahead of his lying in state. The former pope was the first to step down from his position in centuries and leaves behind a complicated legacy.
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Pope emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state
Thousands of people have been lining up outside St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects to former pope Benedict XVI as his body lies in state in the Vatican. The crowds have been large, but not nearly as big as those for John Paul II.
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Pope Francis presides over funeral for predecessor Benedict XVI
Pope Francis presided over the funeral of his predecessor Pope Benedict XIV, who resigned from the papacy in 2013, before thousands of mourners in St. Peter's Square. It was a rare requiem mass for a dead pontiff by a living one.
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Panettone ingredients leave Italians divided
Panettone is a classic Italian Christmas treat, but the country is divided over what ingredients it should contain. Purists say only there’s only one proper kind of panettone — with candied citrus and raisins — but creativity has brought...
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United we stand - Celebrating European culture through dialogue, dining and design
What can art and culture contribute to Europe and our common future? It's a massive question with a myriad of answers, many of which have been explored during a three-day workshop and exhibition in Rome.
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Searching for the Eternal: Celebrating the art of painting on stone
A new exhibition in Rome explores painters from the 17th century who used stone instead of canvas after numerous works of art were looted during invasions. They sought to make their art last forever.
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Artwork inspired by Muammar Gaddafi's visit to Rome wins prestigious MAXXI art prize
An art piece inspired by the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's visit to Italy in 2009 has won the prestigious MAXXI Bulgari Prize
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Right-wing party likely to win Italian election, according to exit polls
Italians have cast votes to elect the country’s next government, with exit polls showing Giorgia Meloni and her far-right party Brothers of Italy party likely to form a coalition government.
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Prominent Canadian cardinal named in sexual assault class-action lawsuit
A prominent Quebec cardinal is among those named in a class-action lawsuit filed against the archdiocese of Quebec involving more than 100 alleged victims of sexual assault.
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after key coalition allies boycotted a confidence vote, signalling the likelihood of an early election and a renewed period of uncertainty for Italy and Europe at a critical time.
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Indigenous delegates hope performances leave lasting impact on Pope
Three Indigenous delegates are looking forward to performing for Pope Francis during the final audience on Friday, hoping to show that the Roman Catholic Church couldn’t take away everything about their culture during the residential...
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Canada's Governor-General reacts to Pope Francis' apology for 'deplorable' abuses at residential schools
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon shares her perspective on Pope Francis apologizing for the conduct of some members of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada's residential school system, after a week of talks in the Vatican with First Nations, Inuit...
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Indigenous delegations prepare for historic meetings with Pope Francis
Indigenous delegations will be meeting with Pope Francis in Vatican City, with discussions centred on Canada's residential schools, reconciliation and a request that a papal apology be delivered in Canada.
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Métis leader describes 'comfortable' meeting with Pope
Métis National Council president Cassidy Caron said Pope Francis spoke of 'truth, justice and healing' during a meeting with Métis survivors of residential schools. The Métis delegation was the first of three Indigenous delegations to...
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Advocates call for Indigenous artifacts in Vatican museum to be returned
Indigenous delegates from Canada were given a private tour of Vatican museums on Tuesday. There are calls for some of the tens of thousands of Indigenous artifacts housed there to be repatriated.
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Survivors await release of residential school archives from Catholic entity
A Catholic entity that ran residential schools in Canada will soon open its archive in Rome, bringing some hope to survivors searching for records.
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U.S., Chinese officials in Rome to discuss Russian invasion
American and Chinese officials are meeting in Rome to discuss Ukraine amid reports from the U.S. that Russia is asking China for military and economic help.