Politics · CulturePope's War Warning: Leaders Will Answer to God for Starting Conflicts
Pope Leone XIV's Good Friday 2026 message at Rome's Colosseum condemns war leaders, calls for peace. Personal cross-carrying unprecedented since 1964.
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Sports · CultureItaly's 2006 World Cup Doctor Joins Cannavaro's Uzbekistan Staff
Italy's 2006 World Cup doctor Castellacci reunites with captain Cannavaro on Uzbekistan's staff ahead of the 2026 World Cup in challenging Group K.
Sports · CultureBergamo Pays Tribute to Beppe Savoldi, Italy's Record Transfer Striker, Before World Cup Playoff
Italy honors Giuseppe Savoldi, legendary 1970s striker and record transfer pioneer, with tribute at Bergamo before World Cup playoff. 168 Serie A goals, unforgettable legacy.
Economy · CultureMondadori's Textbook Takeover: What Rising School Costs Mean for Italian Families
Mondadori bids for Hoepli's education division. Learn how Italy's publishing consolidation could affect textbook prices and school supply costs for families.
Sports · Tourism · CultureItaly's Cycling Legend Lives On: Novi Ligure Celebrates Girardengo with Elite Weekend Races
Novi Ligure honored cycling icon Costante Girardengo with Milano-Sanremo passage and women's Giro dell'Appennino launch at Europe's largest cycling museum.
Politics · CulturePope Leo XIV: Children's Eyes Lost to War Can Convert Humanity
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace, appealing to the Focolare Movement. The Pope's message on children's suffering in war aims at spiritual conversion and dialogue over conflict.
Sports · CultureItaly's 2026 Away Kit Gets a Tailoring Makeover—Here's What You Need to Know
Adidas unveils Italy's 2026 away kit inspired by Italian tailoring with jacquard fabric, herringbone patterns, and Trefoil logo. Debuts in World Cup playoffs. On sale now.
Sports · CultureMarco Tardelli's Legacy: Italy's World Cup Hero To Be Honored as Historic Trophies Come to Rome Coast
Marco Tardelli to receive Onda Azzurra award March 18. See 1982 and 2006 World Cup trophies in Ostia and Fiumicino March 27-29. Free access for families.
Economy · CultureMondadori Grows Market Share and Raises Dividends Despite Italy's Book Market Slump
Mondadori raises dividends to €0.154/share as Italy's book market contracts. Publisher grows to 28.3% market share through retail expansion and digital pivot.