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Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the importance of Pope Francis’ choice to head the church in DC

Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

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Why bad posh English accents still rule Hollywood, from Nosferatu to Gladiator II

In two of the biggest films released this summer, Gladiator II and Nosferatu, most actors seem to be speaking like they’re in a Shakespeare play – even though their characters are based in Ancient Rome and 1830s Germany. Where does this false British accent come from?

The Conversation

Who will take the 2025 Grand Tour wild card places? Q36.5, Tudor and Uno-X left hanging and hoping

RCS Sport putting pressure on ProTeams for invitations to Giro d'Italia

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Coppa Italia winners

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'Negotiations open with some big riders' - Mathieu van der Poel could be surprise 2025 Giro d'Italia stage hunter

Race director Mauro Vegni accepts that Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaad are not expected to ride the Corsa Rosa

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Behind the viral selfie location of Saint Ignatius is a 350-year-old story of an optical illusion

The church of Saint Ignatius in Rome (or San Ignazio) has become a viral selfie location. Tourists have been queuing out the doors for a chance to take a selfie in a mirror that reflects the church’s richly painted ceiling.

The Conversation

The Pope’s Feminism: Progress for Women, Just Not Too Much

As calls for female ordination grow, the Vatican grapples with its limits

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Blinken Seeks To Avert Syria Turmoil With Europeans On Final Trip

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading on Thursday to Rome for talks with European counterparts on bringing stability to Syria in the face of flare-ups with Turkey, capping what is likely his final trip.

International Business Times

President Biden Embarks On Final Foreign Trip As President

President Biden's final foreign trip to Rome and Vatican City focuses on global partnerships, peace initiatives, and humanitarian efforts to address global...

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Italian Reporter Jailed In Tehran Returns To Italy

An Italian journalist arrested and jailed in Iran since December has been freed and returned to Rome on Wednesday, even as a diplomatic spat between the two countries lingers over an Iranian held in Milan.

International Business Times

This Art and Textiles-Filled Luxury Hotel in Rome Proves Fantastical Maximalist Interiors Can Be as Chic and Timeless, Too

A beautiful tapestry of fabrics, artworks, and collectibles by celebrated French interior designer Laura Gonzalez, Casa Monti Roma is the home for free-spirited wanderers where the Eternal City's past comes to life

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Justin Trudeau quits: What Canada’s Liberal Party can learn from the fall of Rome

Canada finds itself at a moment of reckoning. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as recent polls place his governing Liberal Party at its lowest support levels in decades, with voter intent hovering at just 16 per cent.

The Conversation

Tudor psychedelia for £35 a night! Is this rescued Yorkshire pile Britain’s most thrilling holiday let?

It’s got triple-height splendour and 1550s wall paintings likely inspired by Emperor Nero’s villa in Rome. Our writer plays lord of the manor at Calverley Hall – once home to knights, weavers, stonemasons and murderers

The Guardian - UK

Vatican Spies by Yvonnick Denoël review – a head-spinning history of saints and sinners

A no-holds-barred account of the Vatican’s covert operations – from escape routes for Nazi war criminals to money laundering for the mafia – is revelatory but sometimes too dense for its own good

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Your Design-Led Guide to the Best Cafés in Rome — 7 Local-Approved Addresses for a Multisensory Feast

Playfully blending vintage, mid-century, and contemporary interiors, these Roman coffee shops are the perfect antidote to travel fatigue, and a true joy to look at

The Independent UK

8 of the best city breaks in Italy, from art-filled Florence to coastal Cagliari

Culture, history and excellent cuisine abound in these Mediterranean short breaks

The Conversation

Summer holidays haven’t changed much since ancient Greece and Rome (except maybe the sand wrestling)

Imagine a summer holiday at a seaside resort, with days spent sunbathing, reading books, exploring nature and chatting with friends.

The Independent UK

Italians dive into icy waters of Rome’s Tiber River to celebrate New Year

Watch as Italians dive into the icy Tiber River in Rome to celebrate New Year’s Day.

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New Year’s Eve celebrates St. Silvester – the 4th-century pope whose legend shaped ideas of church and state

On Dec. 31, while many people are preparing for their New Years Eve parties, some Roman Catholic Christians will also mark the feast day for St. Silvester.

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Pope Francis Opens 2025 Holy Year In Rome

Pope Francis to open 2025 Holy Year in Rome, emphasizing hope and security measures. Join the celebration!

The Independent UK

The pope is kicking off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience

Pope Francis on Tuesday opens the 2025 Holy Year

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