The Pope's Nativity Scenes: Mary as a Tennis Racket
The Christmas nativity scene in an old tin can - or in a bus that drives around Rome? The Vatican has commissioned over a hundred artists to interpret the classic Christmas scene.
Entertainment
Pope Leo appeals for global ceasefire on Christmas Day
Pope Leo XIV calls for a global ceasefire on Christmas Day, expressing sadness over Russia's "apparent rejection" of proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Conflicts
Starting to charge for world-famous tourist destination
Two euros. That's how much tourists will soon have to shell out to visit the world-famous Trevi Fountain in Rome.
World
This week's movies and series – Emily in... Rome
Emily has moved from Paris to Rome and at the cinema Bamse explores the mysteries of the sea – with Håkan Juholt in a supporting role. Here are this week's films and series.
TV & film
Pope appeals to Trump not to break with Europe
President Donald Trump should safeguard the United States' relationship with Europe, says Pope Leo XIV – who is warning the American leader against severing ties between the two continents.
World politics
Kremlin: Trump's Ukraine view in line with ours
Donald Trump's latest statements on Ukraine are in line with Russia's view of the situation, the Kremlin says. The US president is hailed by Moscow as "the only one who understands" the war. Ukraine is expected to submit an updated peace proposal to the US shortly.
Conflicts
Zelensky: Ready to present peace proposal to the US
Ukraine and its allies plan to present a new, revised peace proposal to the United States soon – perhaps on Wednesday – according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. “The Ukrainian and European parts are now more developed, and we are ready to present them to our partners in the United States,” he wrote on X.
World
Zelenskyy: Productive meeting in Brussels
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes Monday night's meeting in Brussels as "good and productive."
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