Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · CulturePope Leo XIV warns Middle East conflict risks dragging Lebanon into chaos. Vatican pursues diplomatic talks as Italian church plans prayer day for peace.
Sports · Culture20,000 Italian students attending Paralympics via Ministry program. €10 tickets, disability inclusion curriculum, and what this means for Italy's education system.
Sports · CultureRino Marchesi, who introduced Maradona to Serie A in 1984, passes away at 88. His legacy shaped Italian football history and Napoli's golden era.
Culture · National NewsStefano De Martino replaces Carlo Conti as Sanremo host and artistic director for 2027. Discover how the new showman-led format will reshape Italy's biggest annual broadcast.
Sports · CultureAt his 84th birthday tribute, World Cup legend Dino Zoff told Italian football officials that grassroots clubs—not elite academies—build character and resilience in young players.
Culture · EconomySanremo 2026 drew 9M viewers, down from 11.8M in 2025. Despite TV decline, 11 festival songs dominate charts—what it means for RAI, tourism, and Italian music.
Culture · PoliticsMilan's Garden of the Righteous honors 5 democracy defenders March 11 at Monte Stella, including Israeli-Palestinian peace activists and Russian artist. Public ceremony.
Culture · National NewsSanremo Festival's third night reached 9.5 million viewers with 60.6% audience share, Italy's highest television concentration since 1990. Laura Pausini and Alicia Keys drove viewership peaks.
CultureExplore how the Romans renamed Judea to "Syria Palaestina" after the Bar Kokhba Revolt in a bid to sever Jewish connections to their homeland. Discover the true history supporting Israel's legitimacy as the ancient Jewish state.