Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · CulturePope Leo XIV to meet abuse survivors privately during France visit Sept 25-28. Historic shift in Vatican accountability as Church confronts systemic abuse crisis.
CultureFrancesco Guccini, 86, the poet-musician whose lyrics shaped Italian culture and are taught in schools, has died. His final novel releases September 2026.
Economy · CultureItaly's Senate backs official "gelato di tradizione italiana" label to protect artisan producers from industrial imitations. Here's how it affects consumers and small businesses.
Culture · TourismAssisi inaugurates the world's first museum dedicated to interfaith dialogue. Opening through January 2028 with prayer spaces and peace-building programs.
Culture · PoliticsPope Leo XIV returns to Peru where he served as bishop, visits Argentina for first time since 1987, in historic 12-day November tour across Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
Sports · CultureFiorentina retires Antognoni's No. 10 for 2026-27 centenary season, hoping to end five-year rift with club legend who shaped Viola identity.
Economy · CultureSalvatore Ferragamo posts €1.5M profit for first half 2026 after previous losses. DTC sales jump 6.1% while wholesale retreats 11%. What this means for Italy's luxury.
Culture · EconomySpider-Man: Brand New Day breaks Italian cinema records with €16M in five days, drawing 2M viewers. Marvel's latest sparks unprecedented August boom nationwide.
National News · CulturePriest Don Antonio Mazzi dies at 96 after founding Exodus, Italy's largest addiction recovery network with 40 centers serving vulnerable youth nationwide.