Sylvia Poggioli
Stories
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World
Pope Francis gives an early Christmas Eve homily with a pointed message on humility
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica as COVID-19 infections surge in Italy.
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Movies
Paolo Sorrentino's new film 'The Hand of God' is based on his adolescence in Naples
Italian film director Paolo Sorrentino discusses his new film The Hand of God, which opens in U.S. theaters Dec. 3. It's about the tragedy he experienced as a teen and the escape he found in cinema.
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Europe
Why a world model to help the mentally ill is gradually being dismantled
Trieste is a model for deinstitutionalizing the mentally ill and integrating them into daily life. The system is under threat from conservative politicians who want to privatize mental health care.
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Politics
Biden continues the tradition of U.S. presidents meeting with the pope
President Biden is beginning his European trip by meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican. These two leaders know each other quite well, and share many of the same concerns.
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Europe
Italian demonstrators flock to Rome for anti-fascist protest
Following violent neo-fascist protests earlier this week, Italy's largest labor federation is holding a rally Saturday to condemn the far-right.
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World
A Once-Forgotten Port Of Italy Is Alive With A Diverse Cultural And Literary Legacy
Overshadowed by nearby Venice, the lesser-known city of Trieste is one of Italy's great destinations and once the stomping ground of great writers like James Joyce.
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Europe
A Landmark Fraud And Corruption Trial Opens At The Vatican
Vatican prosecutors accuse a once-powerful cardinal, as well as nine other people, with defrauding the Holy See of millions of dollars. Their trial started this week after a two-year investigation.
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World
The Vatican Is Holding Its Biggest Criminal Trial In Modern History
The Vatican is holding its biggest criminal trial in modern history. The case alleges 10 people, including a once-powerful cardinal, of defrauding the Holy See of tens of millions of dollars.
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World
The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align
For a long time, the Catholic Church rejected scientific findings that conflicted with its doctrine, even persecuting Galileo. Now the Vatican looks to promote its observatory as a bridge to science.
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Europe
Cable Car In Northern Italy Falls To The Ground Killing 14 People
Italy is in mourning after a cable car in the country's majestic northern lakes region plunged to the ground. The disaster is reviving questions about the safety of Italy's transport infrastructure.