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February 24, 2025

Pope Francis suffering from 'mild renal insufficiency,' though condition remains 'under control,' Vatican says

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from "mild renal insufficiency" amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia.

February 23, 2025

Video shows Italian fighter jets escorting American Airlines flight to Rome amid 'security concern'

An American Airlines flight out of New York City traveling to New Delhi, India was diverted on Sunday afternoon after a "security concern" prompted the detour.

February 21, 2025

Pope Francis is 'fine,' condition not life-threatening, doctors say

Pope Francis "is fine" as his medical condition is not life-threatening, but he is not being released from the hospital yet, this doctors in Italy announced.

February 20, 2025

Pope Francis got out of bed to eat breakfast on 7th day in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, apparently got out of bed for breakfast and is showing "slight improvement" in his medical tests, according to Vatican News.

February 20, 2025

Carnival crowds and travel gridlock make life 'difficult' as social media users chime in

Tourists flock to Venice, Italy, for the Carnival celebration, with social media users calling out the amount of crowds that are gathering as the city looks to curb overtourism.

February 19, 2025

Pope Francis shows slight improvement, receives visit from Italian PM Giorgia Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Pope Francis in the hospital on Wednesday where she spent 20 minutes with the 88-year-old pontiff.

February 19, 2025

Italian Prime Minister Meloni visits Pope Francis in hospital, says he's in good spirits

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited Pope Francis in hospital on Wednesday and reported he was full of good humor following his diagnosis of pneumonia and a bronchial infection.

February 17, 2025

'Father' of Nutella, world's most famous hazelnut spread, dies at 97

Francesco Rivella, who is better known as the "Father of Nutella" for his role in creating the world's most famous hazelnut spread, died at age 97 on Feb. 14, 2025.

February 17, 2025

Archaeologists uncover ancient 'city of the dead' in Italy: 'Perfectly preserved'

Officials from the Italian province of Trentino announced the recent discovery of a "monumental necropolis" from the Iron Age, dating back over 3,000 years.

February 15, 2025

Sicilian mafia bosses complain on wiretaps about lack of quality recruits, reminisce about 'The Godfather'

Italian authorities have caught mob bosses being wiretapped in the country complaining about a lack of high quality recruits and reminiscing about the old days and "The Godfather."