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# Rome

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21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# Rome
Climate activists turn Rome's Trevi Fountain black
Activists from the anti-climate change organisation Last Generation climbed into the landmark fountain and poured a vegetable-based carbon liquid into it.
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May 21st 2023, 4:11 PM
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May 2023
# Ukraine
Zelenskyy meets Pope as Germany unveils more arms for Ukraine
Pope Francis, who last hosted Zelenskyy at the Vatican in February 2020, has repeatedly called for peace in Ukraine.
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May 13th 2023, 4:49 PM
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# Vatican
'I'm still alive': Pope Francis leaves hospital following treatment for bronchitis
The 86-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Wednesday with breathing difficulties.
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Apr 1st 2023, 10:17 AM
# Vatican news
Pope Francis to leave hospital after eating pizza with staff and responding well to antibiotics
Yesterday US president Joe Biden tweeted that the world “needs” Pope Francis.
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Mar 31st 2023, 3:05 PM
# the vatican
Pope Francis had 'good night' in hospital after being admitted for respiratory infection
Francis was taken to hospital for tests yesterday afternoon after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days.
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Mar 30th 2023, 11:35 AM
# Fans
'To have 25,000-plus Irish people here today was incredible'
Ireland lock James Ryan was proud to lead the side in front of the brilliant travelling support.
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Feb 25th 2023, 8:00 PM
# Three from Three
Ireland's Grand Slam bid rolls on with bonus-point win over exciting Italy
The first half in Rome was wild and Ireland had to hold their nerve in the second.
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Feb 25th 2023, 4:12 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Italy v Ireland, Six Nations
Andy Farrell’s side continued their Grand Slam bid in Rome.
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Feb 25th 2023, 1:30 PM
# Italian Job
Ireland's injury list is incredible but they have the quality to win big in Rome
Italy are an improved team with excellent young players but Andy Farrell’s side are firm favourites.
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Feb 25th 2023, 7:00 AM
# Emanuela Orlandi
Vatican reopens probe into teenager’s disappearance 40 years ago
Orlandi vanished on 22 June 1983 after leaving her family’s Vatican City apartment.
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Jan 10th 2023, 3:39 PM
# Catholic Church
Pilgrims keep streaming to Vatican to honour Pope Benedict
The former pontiff’s body is lying in state after his death on Saturday.
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Jan 3rd 2023, 11:00 AM
Last year
2022
# Rome
Italian PM pays tribute to friend who was among victims of a shooting in Rome yesterday
A gunman killed three women in what may have been a dispute over housing.
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Dec 12th 2022, 8:26 AM
# Tuscany
Discovery of 2,000-year-old statues in Italy ‘will rewrite history’
The bronze statues show evidence that Etruscan and Roman families prayed together to deities in the sacred sanctuary
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Nov 9th 2022, 8:25 AM
# Defence Forces
Inside Operation Irini: Smugglers, social media clues and the high seas search for illegal arms
In our second piece on Operation Irini, Niall O’Connor examines the broader strategy of the EU mission.
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Oct 31st 2022, 8:00 PM
# Fascism
Fascist sympathisers mark centenary of Mussolini’s rise to power in Italy
2,000 people gathered to march at the dictator’s birthplace
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Oct 30th 2022, 5:27 PM
# Italy
Operation Irini: With Irish forces inside a mission to end arms smuggling to Libya
Our first article in a two part series on the work of the Irish Defence Forces in dealing with arms smuggling in Libya.
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Sep 30th 2022, 9:48 AM
# Rome
High on a hill: Meloni and the five-star luxury of a right-wing victory day
The Journal’s Niall O’Connor reports from Rome.
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Sep 26th 2022, 9:30 PM
# last days
Italian election: Firebrand speeches and the politics of the far-right set to capture Rome
Italians go to the polls on Sunday with results announced on Monday evening.
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Sep 24th 2022, 9:00 AM
# Golf
Rory McIlroy picks up the pace to claim lead ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick in Rome
McIlroy’s group looked unlikely to complete their second rounds after taking three hours to play nine holes.
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Sep 16th 2022, 7:29 PM
# Swimming
McSharry third fastest and safely through to breaststroke final in Rome
The European Aquatics Championships are continuing.
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Aug 12th 2022, 6:05 PM
# Passport Office
Family miss out on meeting the Pope due to passport delays
The Taoiseach said it must be very distressing for the mother and her four children who did not make their flight today.
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Jun 21st 2022, 6:47 PM
All time
# Rome
Attention turns to climate action on second day of G20 summit
World leaders yesterday endorsed a global 15% minimum corporate tax rate.
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Oct 31st 2021, 7:47 AM
# Rome
World leaders to talk climate, economy, vaccines at G20
The two day talks will be held in Rome.
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Oct 30th 2021, 12:04 PM
# Forza Nuova
Italy: Calls for far-right group ban after violence at vaccine pass protests
Forza Nuova’s website was taken offline today by order of a Rome court.
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Oct 11th 2021, 9:15 PM
# Ostiense neighbourhood
Fire damages historic bridge in Rome
The blaze is believed to have started in shacks used by homeless people near the Iron Bridge.
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Oct 3rd 2021, 12:21 PM
# On track
Wales are one win away from a Grand Slam after hammering Italy
Wayne Pivac’s men made it four from four ahead of next weekend’s visit to France.
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Mar 13th 2021, 5:00 PM
# Skipper
Farrell hails Sexton's enduring influence after Ireland captain's return in Rome
‘His performance was excellent but it’s more than that.’
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Mar 1st 2021, 8:03 AM
# STANDOUT
Connors takes his chance in Rome to push for Ireland start against Scotland
The 24-year-old openside was among the best performers in a six-try win for Andy Farrell’s side.
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Feb 28th 2021, 11:45 AM
# Work to do
'It doesn't mean everything is fixed now' - Ireland have tougher tasks ahead
After a six-try win in Rome, Ireland now look towards a visit to Edinburgh.
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Feb 27th 2021, 6:35 PM
'I'll always remember it': Fans tell their stories of the Six Nations spirit at Ireland v Italy
Matches against the Azzurri are the focus in this week’s instalment of our ‘Hear The Roar’ series with William Hill.
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Feb 23rd 2021, 5:07 PM
# Rome
Italy imposes new restrictions with closure of gyms, pools and cinemas
Cinemas, gyms and pools have been closed while bars, cafes and restaurants face an early curfew.
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Oct 25th 2020, 5:32 PM
# Papal blessing
Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions
The Pope made the comments in a documentary released today.
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Oct 21st 2020, 3:54 PM
# Rome
North Korean ambassador to Italy who went missing in 2018 ‘defected to South’
If confirmed, Jo Song Gil would be the highest-level North Korean official to defect since the 1990s.
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Oct 7th 2020, 10:00 AM
# Pope Benedict
Retired Pope Benedict ‘ill after visit to Germany’
Benedict has lived in a monastery in Vatican City since shortly after his retirement.
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Aug 3rd 2020, 11:21 AM
# easter
'Dear friends, look at the real heroes': Pope Francis begins Holy Week celebrations without the public
Normally, tens of thousands of pilgrims would have attended Easter Week services.
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Apr 5th 2020, 3:03 PM
# Hospitalised
Two Celtic fans stabbed in Rome ahead of Europa League match with Lazio
The attacks took place in the Italian capital last night.
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Nov 7th 2019, 4:42 PM
# Punishment
Celtic and Lazio's Europa League clash to be played in partially closed Stadio Olimpico
Uefa has taken action following ‘racist behaviour’ from the Italian outfit’s fans.
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Oct 16th 2019, 10:34 AM
# lovers of modena
Roman-era 'lovers of Modena', buried hand-in-hand, were men
Exactly why the two men were carefully laid to rest with their hands interlocked remains a mystery.
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Sep 13th 2019, 10:30 PM
# Public Appearance
Kevin Spacey makes first public appearance in two years in Rome
Spacey is under investigation for sexual assaults in the US and Britain.
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Aug 4th 2019, 1:00 PM
# dna tests
Vatican opens burial chambers in hunt for princesses and missing teen
Emanuela Orlandi was last seen leaving a music class in Rome in 1983.
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Jul 20th 2019, 2:18 PM
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