Sylvia Poggioli
Stories
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World
Vatican Opens Archives Of World War II-Era Pope Pius XII
After decades of pressure from historians and Jewish groups, the Vatican on Monday began allowing scholars to access the archives of Pope Pius XII, who remained publicly silent during the Holocaust.
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World
Italy Struggles With The Impact Of The Coronavirus Outbreak
With 228 cases reported, Italian officials are scrambling to contain Europe's first major outbreak of the coronavirus. Ten towns were locked down in a northern region of the country.
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World
3 Countries See Rapid Acceleration Of Coronavirus Cases
The Coronavirus is spreading, and worries are intensifying in three more hot spots: Italy, Iran and South Korea. The World Health Organization says the window to contain it is narrowing.
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Pope Francis Turned A Vatican Palazzo Into 'Palace Of The Poor' For Homeless People
"If you sleep on the ground covered in cardboard and have to wake up at 5 a.m. before the police come to shove you away, and then you find a place like this, what more do you want?" says a new guest.
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Regional Elections In Italy May Be A Bellwether For A Far-Right Party
The right-wing League party has been booted out of Italy's federal government, but could make a comeback. Sunday's local elections in Emilia-Romagna are seen as a test of the party's strength.
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Pope Changes Canon Law Surrounding Sex Abuse Cases
Pope Francis has abolished the highest level of secrecy used to protect pedophiles within the Catholic Church and also made changes to what the Vatican considers child pornography.
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With Waters Rising And Its Population Falling, What Is Venice's Future?
Rising sea levels are not the only threat to Venice. As residents continue to leave, the city risks becoming an empty shell sinking under mass tourism. Some 30 million visitors arrive every year.
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Rising Sea Levels And Mass Tourism Are Sinking Venice, Threatening City's Future
Venetians fear for the future of their city. Inundation by high tides and tourists is wrecking the island city's cultural heritage and may ultimately render Venice unlivable.
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Environment
After Venice Floods, Volunteers Wade In To Help Salvage What They Can
The Italian city is reeling from a week in which floodwaters damaged the city's cultural legacy, as well as homes and businesses. Volunteers are helping salvage precious books, among other items.
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World
Historic Flood Waters Devastate The Italian City Of Venice
Venice is underwater after being hit with three massive tides in just one week. The city's landmarks and artifacts are at risk of suffering irreversible damage.