Pope Leo XIV's private meeting with Bad Bunny in Madrid highlights Vatican's youth outreach and shared stance on immigration rights in Europe.

Italy's COVID inquiry stalls as opposition parties boycott hearings over disputed consultant-led witness interviews, threatening pandemic accountability efforts in the country.

Pope Leo XIV challenges Italians to abandon offensive speech, rushed judgment, and gossip. Learn how to recognize hidden violence in everyday language and build authentic peace.

Italy's Catholic Church merges dioceses by 2026, bringing women into leadership roles. Find out how parish closures may affect your local mass times and services.

EU's 21st sanctions package freezes oil prices at $44.1/barrel and bans Russian fish imports. Italian frozen food suppliers, auto parts dealers must adapt now.

Intesa's €30.6B MPS acquisition reshapes Italian banking. Learn how branch changes, pricing, and consolidation affect residents and savers in Italy by 2026.

Italy cuts military budget 6% to €1.38B while labor decree brings €934M in hiring subsidies for youth and women. New wage transparency rules start June 2026.

CONI passes Malagò's FIGC candidacy to anti-corruption authority ANAC for final ruling before June 22 election. Pantouflage rules under review.

Italy's Senate rejects rottamazione-quater reopening and quinquies expansion. If you applied by April 30, first payment due July 31, 2026. Local governments decide on municipal debt relief by June 30.

Italy withdrew proposed tax amnesty for partite IVA joining concordato 2026-2027. Learn about new rules and the October deadline for self-employed workers.