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Move over Met Ball. For fashion wow head to the Vatican
If bold and brash colour is your thing, look no further than the conclave
May 7, 2025
Vatican Spies: the secret machinations of the Holy See
A review of the fascinating 'Vatican Spies' by Yvonnick Denoël which shines a light on the shadow wars and dirty tricks of the papacy in the last century
May 7, 2025
Cassocks competition: whose outfit will new pope wear?
For decades, one Rome tailor has been making the white cassock new popes don immediately after election - but this conclave it has competition.
May 6, 2025
On the strength of the Women’s Prize for fiction
A top 5 Women’s Prize for Fiction winners from the last three decades, ahead of next month's announcement of the 2005 prize
May 6, 2025
An invite to see the sword Napoleon gave to Rear Admiral Decrès
Napoleon’s gift comes to light: Rear Admiral Decrès’s sword will be on show during Museums by Candlelight on May 10
May 6, 2025
Tempted to turn on the aircon? Use fans until it’s 27°C
Federico Tartarini, University of Sydney, explains why you should use electric fans rather than A/C while the temperature is in the twenties
May 6, 2025
New book heralds start of conclave
'Konklavi' by Robert Aloisio to be launched on Wednesday
May 5, 2025
‘Through the Eyes of the Soul’ represents a turning point
An exhibition filled with light in Ta’ Qali, opening on Friday, represents artist Silvana Camilleri Tabone’s hope for a better future
May 5, 2025
‘Poor’ local fare the cardinals’ favourites around Vatican
Catholic cardinals chose local fare such as pasta carbonara or veal cutlets wrapped in ham before the Conclave begins
May 5, 2025
From drones to data: AI helps tackle invasive species in Malta
Christian Keszthelyi, University of Malta, explains how AI is helping tackle invasive species across the islands
May 5, 2025