Prices for coffee beans have risen, but in a country where coffee drinking is a ritual, customers demand cheap espresso. That has left coffee bars in a bind.
Author: Patricia Mazzei
How to Panic Italians? Jack Up the Price of Espresso.
Prices for coffee beans have risen, but in a country where coffee drinking is a ritual, customers demand cheap espresso. That has left coffee bars in a bind.
Another ‘Gomorrah’ TV Series About the Mob? Some in Naples Say, ‘Basta.’
With another “Gomorrah” spinoff being filmed, some Neapolitans say they’re fed up with all the shows portraying the “malavita,” or the lawless life. “Why must only bad things be said about us?”
Bari, Italy, Transformed Its Identity. Here Come the Tourists.
Foreigners — and residents — long avoided Bari’s old town, which had been plagued by mob crime. Now, with direct flights from the U.S. starting, residents are excited, but wary.
World Catholics See the First American Pope as Hardly American
Catholics around the world were skeptical at first about an American pope. But Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and multilingual identity has put them at ease.
Pope Leo XIV Has Followed Francis’ Lead on the Role of Women in Church Leadership
The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.
How Does a Pope Choose His Name?
When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also signal the direction a pontificate might take.
How Does a Pope Choose His Name?
When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also signal the direction a pontificate might take.