Excavations in the ancient ruins have unearthed a cramped space where enslaved workers and donkeys performed their grueling tasks.
Author: ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
Pope Francis Cancels Trip to COP28 Climate Summit After Getting Sick
Days after the pontiff was forced to slow down because of a flu, his doctors advised him to not travel to Dubai for COP28. Francis has made climate activism a hallmark of his papacy.
Student’s Killing Pushes Italy to Confront Violence Against Women
The case of Giulia Cecchettin, found dead days before she would have graduated, has prompted an outpouring of rage and debate on how to shift an entrenched culture of chauvinism.
Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time
Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though change may remain slow.
Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time
Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though change may remain slow.
An Operatic Mess at the San Carlo Theater
The San Carlo in Naples is at the center of an offstage drama in which each of two respected figures believes he is the house’s rightful leader.
Letter Found in Vatican Archives Confirms Church Was Told About Death Camps
The newly discovered letter, written by a German Jesuit to Pope Pius XII’s personal secretary, suggests that the pope knew of Hitler’s atrocities but chose to remain silent.
Venice Is Spared From a Spot on UNESCO World Heritage Danger List
The fragile Italian city has taken steps to reduce the impacts of climate change and excessive tourism, but some experts said the moves were not enough.
Venice to Charge Entry Fee for Tourists on Busy Days
The City Council passed an experimental plan to charge €5, in an effort to trim the footfall at a very popular but equally fragile place.
Researchers Identify Jews Aided by Catholics in Nazi Era as Pope Was Silent
The names were found in documents recently studied by the Vatican, but historians say they don’t change the fundamental understanding of the church’s actions during the war.