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Jerusalem Palm Sunday clash: police bar Catholic patriarch from Holy Sepulchre
middle-east13 days ago

Jerusalem Palm Sunday clash: police bar Catholic patriarch from Holy Sepulchre

Israeli police barred Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday, with the Patriarchate saying he was stopped while privately moving rather than in a procession; Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni condemned the move as an offense to the faithful, as authorities limit gatherings during the war and the Palm Sunday procession was canceled.

Italy's Meloni Condemns Online Abuse and Unauthorized Sharing of Women's Images
world7 months ago

Italy's Meloni Condemns Online Abuse and Unauthorized Sharing of Women's Images

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed disgust over the posting of her and other women's photos on a pornographic website, calling for swift identification and punishment of the perpetrators. The platform, Phica, had hosted doctored images of women, including political figures, accompanied by vulgar captions, sparking widespread outrage and police investigation. Meloni emphasized the importance of protecting women's dignity and combating online abuse.

Low Voter Turnout Blocks Italian Citizenship Referendum
politics10 months ago

Low Voter Turnout Blocks Italian Citizenship Referendum

A referendum in Italy on easing citizenship rules and workers' rights was declared invalid due to low voter turnout of around 30%, well below the 50% threshold needed for it to be binding. The vote, which included proposals to reduce the residency requirement for citizenship from 10 to 5 years, was largely ignored by the government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who also boycotted voting. The low participation is seen as a setback for the initiative and a political victory for Meloni's government.

Controversy as Argentina's President Milei Receives Italian Citizenship
politics1 year ago

Controversy as Argentina's President Milei Receives Italian Citizenship

Italy has granted citizenship to Argentine President Javier Milei, sparking criticism from opposition politicians who argue it highlights discrimination against children of migrants born in Italy. Milei, who has Italian ancestry, received the citizenship during a visit to Rome, facilitated by a fast-track process initiated by the Italian government. The move has been criticized as an "insult" by opposition figures, who are advocating for easier citizenship processes for long-term residents and children born in Italy to foreign parents.