‘Apostolic visitation’ of US sisters was compared to Spanish Inquisition but tone change suggests warmer approach by Pope Francis
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Italian finance minister: Europe must act now to avoid stagnation
Pier Carlo Padoan attacks European Investment Bank for worrying more about its credit rating than about growth
Mafia in the middle
Italian mobsters have spread from the south northward
Mafia in the middle
Italian mobsters have spread from the south northward
After 30 years, Italian museum opens – and shuts
Site was acquired in 1984 but funding struggles have delayed Altino National Archaeological Museum, which remains empty
Italian police target Mafia suspects with dawn raids in Umbria
Sixty-one people arrested on charges of extortion and drug trafficking as detectives tackle infiltration of local economy
Rome’s 29 June co-operative alleged to be base of mafia-style gang
Head of co-operative among 37 people arrested in raids as alleged corruption and bribery investigated
Journalist known for investigating mafia finds dogs hung from post
Two dogs belonging to Pino Maniaci, head of Sicilian TV station Telejato, are found hanging from a metal post in a yard
Pope and Welby joined by imams and rabbis for anti-slavery declaration
Religious leaders gather at the Vatican to commit to working together for the eradication of slavery by 2020