Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Culture · National NewsCardinal Ruini's posthumous testament critiques Pope Francis's reforms, revealing decade-long tensions within Italy's Catholic hierarchy over tradition and change.
Culture · EnvironmentSlow Food Italia unveils 18 volumes cataloging Italy's disappearing regional foods. Learn how to source authentic ingredients and support local producers.
Sports · CultureFour championship boxing matches hit Rome July 4 on free TV (Canale 20). Olympic medalist returns, world title defense, and two unbeaten heavyweights clash at FPI's 110th gala.
Culture · PoliticsMichele Mari remains in Italy's top literary prize despite backlash over remarks about late author Michela Murgia. July 8 vote looms as controversy rocks Strega award.
National News · CultureHow the 1976 Friuli earthquake shaped Italy's disaster response. Discover the Alpine volunteers' role in both reconstruction and modern civil protection.
Economy · CultureDiscover how Italian buffalo mozzarella production generates €1.2 billion annually with new traceability laws protecting authentic DOP cheese from counterfeits.
Culture · National NewsItalian historian Carlo Ginzburg, founder of microhistory methodology and son of anti-fascist Leone Ginzburg, passes away at 87 in Bologna. His legacy transforms scholarship.
Politics · CultureCardinal Camillo Ruini dies at 95. His 16-year influence over Italian politics, bioethics laws, and Catholic education shaped policy. What changes now for Italy.
Politics · CultureItalian publishers must sign new antifascist declaration to attend Rome's major book fair. Meloni calls it censorship, organizers cite Constitution. How the row affects Italy's publishing scene.