Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · CulturePope Leo XIV urges European leaders to reject identity politics and embrace complexity during Spain visit. His message challenges rising nationalism across Europe.
Sports · CultureFlavio Cobolli reaches Roland Garros semifinal, guaranteeing Italy's first men's finalist in 50 years. Top-10 debut secured.
Economy · CultureDisaronno closes €100M deal for Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras. Learn how this impacts Italian liqueur availability, jobs, and bar operations across Italy.
Politics · CultureFirst laywoman to lead Vatican communications takes office Nov 2026. Impact on Church messaging, Italy's Catholic institutions, and digital outreach explained.
Culture · TourismItaly acquires ancient Etruscan frescoes for €15M. François Tomb opens at Villa Giulia Rome June 25 with reconstructed burial chamber & rare paintings.
Culture · TourismOver 3,500 singers from across Italy joined Riccardo Muti in Ravenna June 1-2, 2026, for an unprecedented choral masterclass. €10 tickets gave public rare access.
CultureDiscover how Dylan Dog's 40th anniversary exhibition in Pescara reveals why Italy's iconic horror comic speaks to modern fears and mental health anxieties.
Politics · CultureItaly's largest Catholic scout group now welcomes LGBTQ+ leaders, while the Pope endorses gender-separated education. What this means for families choosing scouts.
Culture · TourismClaudio Baglioni, 75, postpones 40-venue Italian tour to July 2027 due to acute interstitial pneumonia. Refund deadline: June 30, 2026. What ticket holders need to know.