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US President Donald Trump arrived in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis, where he will brush shoulders with an array of world leaders on the unexpected first foreign trip of his second term.

Tens of thousands of mourners flooded into St Peter's Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the champion of the poor and the Catholic Church's first Latin American leader.

A petition has been launched calling on the UK government to install MPs to represent the interests of Brits living overseas - echoing systems that already exist in countries including France and Italy.

In Italy, when a child falls ill, parents are entitled to take time off work to care for them. These parental leave rights vary depending on the child’s age and, in most cases, whether the parent works in the public or private sector. Here’s how the system works.

As Italy marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Fascist and Nazi forces on April 25th, a number of local authorities are scaling back or outright cancelling commemorations, citing the national mourning period declared following the death of Pope Francis.

People travelling to, from or around Italy may face disruption in May as trade unions have announced multiple national walkouts affecting air and rail transport.

The European Commission is currently conducting a review of its rules on compensation due to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled, with fears that it could weaken the generous protections that travellers within the EU enjoy.

Italy will offer free entry to its state-run museums and cultural sites on Friday, April 25th, in celebration of Liberation Day.

Rome goes into lockdown mode for Pope Francis's funeral, Umbria rocked by 3.6 magnitude earthquake, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

From Labour Day festivities to special museum openings and new flight routes to destinations across Europe and North America, here's what people living in Italy can expect next month.

Tens of thousands of mourners began saying their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state.

Pope Francis's funeral to take place on Saturday, four investigated for Naples cable car crash, and more news from around Italy on Wednesday.

Italy will be hosting the Winter Olympics next year with the northern part of the country playing host to millions of sports fans. If you are planning to travel, here's what you need to know about the Games.

The death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff -- but with a few changes.

Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88.

An Italian residency permit card is the best proof you have of your legal status as a non-EU citizen in Italy. So what should you do in the unfortunate event that it is lost or stolen?

Renting a car can be a stressful affair in any foreign country. But Italy can present its own particular challenges – from hidden fees and potential scams to obscure rules and limitations.

Whether you're throwing a barbecue or planning a big Sunday lunch, the 'macelleria' is the place to go to in Italy if you want to buy high-quality meat. But shopping at the local butcher's can be hard without some key Italian vocabulary under your belt.

Here's one for when it's time to take your leave.

Are you cunning enough to master this uniquely Italian word?