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Magistrates threaten nationwide strike

It is being hailed as one of the country’s most exciting finds for decades

The arrest of a Cosa Nostra leader’s wife reveals even the mob is embracing equal opportunities

The Holy See's archives contains documents nearly 1,000 years old, to be unveiled in high-quality reproductions

Row between government and opposition over neglect of ancient city

The people of Pompeii who died when Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago were killed by intense heat

Boatmen criticised for ignoring local ballads

Italians lose their cool as the navy uses English in recruiting drive

It is believed to be the only such example in the world

Catholic Church has been embarrassed in past processions

Unemployed business people enrol in Gelato 'university'

Francis has gained weight since being elected as head of the Roman Catholic Church two years ago