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Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence in the film Conclave.

Who will be the next pope?

The release of the film Conclave has once again thrown the spotlight on one of the most arcane, storied and secretive events in human history: the election of a new pope.

  • Rob Harris

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Cecilia Sala, left, an Italian journalist who was detained on Dec. 19 as she was reporting in Iran, is welcomed by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni as she landed at Rome’ Ciampino airport after being released.

Freed! Italian journalist Sala walks out of Iran prison, returns home

Celilia Sala, 29, was working under a regular journalistic visa when she was detained in Tehran on December 19, accused of “violating the laws of the Islamic Republic”.

  • Crispian Balmer
Accommodation in Rome, especially near Vatican City (back left), is at a premium for Holy Year in 2025.

I stayed in Rome’s poshest area and it was surprisingly cheap

The city’s upper brow may live here, but for tourists it’s a sweet spot – close enough to the city’s most visited sights and far enough to feel Roman.

  • Natasha Bazika
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was detained on December 19 as she was reporting in Iran, Italy’s foreign ministry said.

Iran arrests Italian journalist in case of apparent hostage diplomacy

Italian media said Cecilia Sala’s detention was believed to be aimed at securing the release of an Iranian-Swiss drone expert who was detained in Italy.

The RoyaLand.

Italy’s deposed prince to launch video game with Europe’s ousted royals

Prince Emanuele Filiberto has joined forces with seven other royal families from across Europe and South Africa on “The RoyaLand”.

  • Josephine McKenna
A trip to Florence in the wintertime can help you escape crowds.

In winter, this Italian tourist mecca is a different (better) city

While a winter-time trip to Florence will never be yours alone, it allows you to adopt a laziness that feels in keeping with the true spirit of the city.

  • Kurt Johnson
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The opening of Palazzo Citterio as part of the Grande Brera project.

Move over, Florence: Milan’s answer to the Uffizi gallery is here

Milan, the northern Italian capital known mainly for fashion, design and finance, is staking its claim as a centre of art – as a plan conceived half a century ago reaches its culmination.

  • Julietta Jameson
Matteo Arnaldi.

Tennis’ love match: Meet ‘Aussie’ Matteo Arnaldi and his Melburnian girlfriend

Jet-setting tennis star Matteo Arnaldi jokes that he’s a citizen of the world but the world No.37 can’t help but feel more than a little bit Australian thanks to some fortuitous events two years ago.

  • Scott Spits
Italian pizza is great, but sometimes you just need something less traditional.

A month of eating Italian pizza had me craving Australia’s version

Italian pizza is the result of centuries spent perfecting it, but perhaps that’s the problem.

  • Natasha Bazika
The station concourse.

Italy’s biggest train station is surprisingly well planned and easy

It handles nearly 500,000 passengers every day, but it doesn’t feel like it. The dining options will make you want to arrive early.

  • Jenny Hewett

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