Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace" in his first Easter blessing as pontiff, as the Middle East conflict raged on.
Pope Leo XIV led a torch-lit procession at the Colosseum in Rome on Friday as he prepares for his first Easter as pontiff in the shadow of war in the Middle East.
The capital has brought back the 'Easter in the Museums' (Pasqua nei Musei) programme for Holy Week with special tours, kids activities, and free entry to many museums.
Italy is a popular destination for foreign visitors over the Easter holidays. But where are Italians themselves headed and which parts of the country will be most crowded?
Italy faces a weather divide over the Easter weekend, forecasters have said, with rainy conditions expected in the north and the south set for sunshine.
If you're spending your first Easter in Italy this year, how might it differ from your home country? The Local’s readers tell us about their first Pasqua in Italy and the things they found most surprising.
Pope Francis, who is recovering from bronchitis and last week spent three nights in hospital, did not attend the traditional "Way of the Cross" prayer service on Good Friday, the Vatican said.
As over eight million people prepare for an Easter getaway, drivers on Italian roads are set to face heavy traffic over the long weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
Easter holidays in Italy have been marked by inclement weather over the past couple of years, and the trend looks set to continue this weekend. Here are the latest forecasts.
Food is central to any Italian Easter celebration. So here are some of the classic Italian dishes to try at this time of year, from traditional lamb and artichokes to an unusual pig's blood dessert.
Black and red traffic warnings are in place across Italy this weekend as people begin their Easter getaways, in many cases for the first time since 2019.
Rain, wind, and a few sunny spells if you're lucky: that's what the Easter weekend is expected to look like across Italy according to weather forecasts.
The rising cost of fuel, food and accommodation means this year’s Easter holidays won't be the return to normality many were expecting, Italy's consumer groups warn.
The Easter holiday is traditionally a busy time for travel between Italy and the UK - but this year several issues have combined to make travel tricky. Here's what is up and running if you have a trip booked.
Italy is tightening its rules across the country at Easter – but there are a few exceptions. Here's what you need to know if you're hoping to travel over the holiday weekend.
As the whole of Italy moves into a red zone from Saturday for three days, Italian authorities step up their police presence. Here's what you can still do legally over the Easter weekend.
People in Italy have been warned that they must continue to follow quarantine rules amid fears that large numbers may attempt to travel over the Easter weekend.
Easter in Italy means religion, but also friends, family, and food. And of course, it wouldn't be an Italian holiday without a healthy dose of curious, centuries-old customs. Here's The Local's guide to the Italian Easter traditions you need to know.
