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Scientists use X-rays to reveal clue about techniques da Vinci used when painting 'Mona Lisa'

October 11, 2023

Scientists use X-rays to reveal clue about techniques da Vinci used when painting 'Mona Lisa'

Researchers who used X-ray equipment on the 16th-century “Mona Lisa" has gained new insights into Leonardo da Vinci’s painting techniques.

First Columbus Day was a response to the lynching of 11 Sicilian immigrants by New Orleans vigilantes

October 9, 2023

First Columbus Day was a response to the lynching of 11 Sicilian immigrants by New Orleans vigilantes

Columbus Day was first celebrated in 1892, a year after 11 Sicilian immigrants were lynched in New Orleans. Italian-Americans are fighting to preserve the story and their holiday.

Spanish migrant rescue ship reportedly impounded for Italian maritime violation

October 5, 2023

Spanish migrant rescue ship reportedly impounded for Italian maritime violation

Italy has reportedly impounded Open Arms, a Spanish charity rescue ship, for violating the nation's ban on making multiple rescues at sea.

Historic Italian tourist spot seeks to ban short-term rentals amid housing crisis

October 4, 2023

Historic Italian tourist spot seeks to ban short-term rentals amid housing crisis

Italy's government has discussed limiting the total number of hours to rent a property each year, but Florence's mayor called the measure insufficient.

Driver in Italy's horrific bus crash may have fallen ill, authorities say

October 4, 2023

Driver in Italy's horrific bus crash may have fallen ill, authorities say

The driver in Italy’s horrific bus crash that caused dozens of deaths Tuesday night may have been ill, according to the head of the bus operator.

Firefighters in Venice work until dawn clearing wreckage of bus crash that caused 21 deaths

October 4, 2023

Firefighters in Venice work until dawn clearing wreckage of bus crash that caused 21 deaths

On Tuesday, a bus plummeted 50 feet from an elevated road and caused 21 deaths in Venice, Italy. Firefighters worked until dawn the next day clearing the wreckage.

Saint Francis of Assisi: What led the religious figure to abandon a life of luxury for a life of poverty?

October 4, 2023

Saint Francis of Assisi: What led the religious figure to abandon a life of luxury for a life of poverty?

Saint Francis of Assisi made many contributions to Christianity. Each year on October 4, many Catholic churches celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Cardinals dissatisfied by Pope Francis' answers on LGBT blessings and ordination of women, demand 'yes or no'

October 3, 2023

Cardinals dissatisfied by Pope Francis' answers on LGBT blessings and ordination of women, demand 'yes or no'

A group of cardinals is pushing Pope Francis and the Holy See for simple yes or no answers to five points of doctrine it believes are becoming unclear.

At least 20 people killed in 'apocalyptic' crash after bus plunges from bridge

October 3, 2023

At least 20 people killed in 'apocalyptic' crash after bus plunges from bridge

A bus crashed near Venice, Italy, on Tuesday evening after falling from an overpass. The incident killed at least 20 people and injured others.

Volcanic tremors stoke mass evacuation fears in Italy

October 3, 2023

Volcanic tremors stoke mass evacuation fears in Italy

Hundreds of tremors felt west of Naples, Italy, have led the Mediterranean nation's government to redraft mass evacuation plans amid fears of a potential eruption.