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An Italian pope? It's been since 1978 Rome is preparing to host a conclave with three major problems Pope Francis’ love for Italy April 25th, Italy's Liberation Day: thanks to the American soldiers who made a huge contribution to our liberation How three Italian teens turned speed bumps into clean hydrogen energy Video game industry in Italy sees...

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Presidents, royalty and simple mourners bade farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday at a solemn funeral ceremony, where a cardinal appealed for the pontiff's legacy of caring for migrants, the downtrodden and the environment to be kept alive. U.S. President Donald Trump, who had clashed with the pope on those issues, sat with the rows of foreign dign...

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As a priest, and then cardinal, Jorge Mario Bergoglio would always call into Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary Major), one of the four papal basilicas in Rome, during his regular visits to the Italian capital. The fourth-century basilica with its distinctive bell tower is perched on one of Rome’s seven ancient hills in Esquilino, a neighbourhood tha...

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Today is April 25th, and every year on this day, Italy celebrates its liberation from Nazi-fascism. This year, the anniversary marks a round figure: 80 years since April 25, 1945. That day became the symbol of the liberation of much of the national territory by the partisan forces and the Allied forces, ending the Nazi occupation and the Italian So...

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Organizing a conclave is no simple task, and Rome is preparing to host one with three significant challenges. We've previously written about the possibility of three Italian cardinals being "papabili" and the influence of three other Italian cardinals, though over 80. But there's another Italian cardinal who deserves attention, as he is at the cent...

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In the coming weeks, Rome will become the center of the world once again. One of the most famous Roman proverbs says: "Chi entra papa al conclave esce cardinale" (He who enters the conclave as pope comes out as cardinal.) This means that one should never be sure of victory until it is truly achieved. Roman popular tradition portrays the pope accomp...

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Following the death of Pope Francis, Rome is preparing to welcome many more pilgrims than those who had already planned to come. Despite the mourning, the Jubilee of Adolescents will proceed as originally scheduled, from April 25 to 27. Additionally, many heads of state and government have announced their presence. Already yesterday, there was a hu...

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  Easter travel plans and trends for Italians in 2025 Pasquetta: Italy's Easter monday Natale di Roma: happy birthday to the Eternal city National day for organ and tissue donation 2025 in Italy Made in Italy innovation: the smart waste bin for sustainability Italian real estate market trends: energy-efficient homes, bare ownership and rising luxur...

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The origins of the city of Rome are clearly divided between history and legend. According to legend, the city was founded by Rome’s first king, Romulus, after killing his twin brother Remus. History, however, tells us that Rome was born from the gradual unification of villages scattered across the various hills, such as the Palatine, Capitoline, an...

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Rome is creating a new 50-km long ring road for cyclists and walkers as part of an ambitious project known as the Grande Raccordo Anulare delle Biciclette, or GRAB. The new facilities for walkers and cyclists are in response to growing demand for sustainable mobility and outdoor spaces, offering a slow, immersive way to discover Rome. The cycling a...

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