The comments, shown in a new documentary, are the strongest yet from a pontificate that has taken a more tolerant and inclusive tone.
Author: JASON HOROWITZ
Pope Criticizes Lack of Unity in World’s Response to Coronavirus
In an encyclical, the most authoritative form of papal teaching, Francis lamented poor cooperation among countries and warned the forces of “myopic, extremist, resentful and aggressive nationalism are on the rise.”
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, a Fixture of Vatican Intrigue, Resigns
In a cryptic statement, the Vatican did not explain the reason for Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu’s departure. News reports had connected him to a financial scandal.
Summer Jet-Setters Turned Sardinia Into a Coronavirus Hot Spot
Silvio Berlusconi was there in August. So was his friend, the club owner Flavio Briatore. Now both are among hundreds of Covid-19 cases linked to the Italian island, a favorite of rich partygoers.
How Italy Turned Around Its Coronavirus Calamity
After a stumbling start, the country has gone from being a global pariah to a model — however imperfect — of viral containment that holds lessons for its neighbors and for the United States.
Virus Revives Italy’s Age-Old Shadow Safety Net: The Pawnshop
Italians have put up valuables as collateral for loans for centuries, through plagues and sieges. Today they do it as part of the formal banking system. And business is booming.
Coronavirus Depletes the Keepers of Europe’s Memory
The pandemic has hastened the departure of witnesses to the wrenching conflicts of the last century, allowing rising political forces to recast history.
Venice Glimpses a Future With Fewer Tourists, and Likes What It Sees
Can a city whose history and culture drew tens of millions of visitors a year reinvent itself? The coronavirus may give it a chance to try.
Italians Flock to Beaches, Hoping Tourists Will Follow
Many have seized the chance to return to the sands, soak up the sun and take a swim. But social distancing? Maybe, maybe not.
For Some Italians, the Future of Work Looks Like the Past
As the coronavirus drastically reorders society and economies, more Italians are returning to the agricultural jobs of their grandparents.