Sylvia Poggioli appears in the following:
James Bond Meets His Match — The Roman Cobblestone
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Actor Daniel Craig reportedly hit his head when the Aston Martin he was driving during filming the 24th James Bond thriller encountered a loose sanpietrino, as the cobblestones in Rome are known.
Dutch Soccer Fans Vandalize Rome's La Barcaccia Fountain
Friday, February 20, 2015
Across Italy, newspaper headlines decry two days of "guerrilla warfare" in the heart of Rome and television news shows scenes of devastation.
Italian Island Bears The Brunt Of Migrant Surge From Libya
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Italy has recently rescued more than 2,000 migrants off Libya's coast. The holding center on Lampedusa can't handle the surge. Authorities worry Islamist militants might arrive amid the migrants.
Pope Welcomes 20 New Cardinals
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Twenty Catholic prelates become princes of the church on Saturday. Many of them come from poor countries, reflecting the pope's focus on ministering to the impoverished.
Pope Encounters Resistance On Some Reforms
Friday, February 13, 2015
At the Vatican this week, the pope's G9 — a committee of nine cardinals — is working on how to overhaul Vatican governance.
African Migrants' Deaths Blamed On Italy Ending Large Rescue Missions
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Twenty-nine African immigrants have died of exposure after being rescued off the Libyan coast by Italian coast guard patrol boats. More migrants fleeing conflict zones are seeking refuge in Europe.
Papal Group Considers Sanctions On Bishops Who Cover Up Abuse
Monday, February 09, 2015
A commission advising Pope Francis on how to tackle clerical sex abuse of minors has completed its first full meeting at the Vatican. The commission has been criticized for its slow start.
Decades After His Murder, An Archbishop Is Put On Path To Sainthood
Thursday, February 05, 2015
Pope Francis has declared slain Archbishop Oscar Romero a martyr. Previous popes declined to do so, possibly because of Romero's role in liberation theology.
Pope Francis And His Gift For Blending The Spiritual And The Political
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Despite detractors within the church, Pope Francis' emphasis on humility and mercy has won him strong support worldwide. He has addressed thorny issues such as Vatican finances and clerical sex abuse.
Vatican Tries To Mend Fences With American Nuns
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
The Vatican issued a report praising the work of U.S. nuns — a relief to those worried that a probe started in 2008 would be critical of a perceived liberal streak among American nuns.
In A Land Of Few Christians, Pope Will Reach Out To Muslims In Turkey
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Pope Francis will meet with Turkey's Muslim leaders and the head of the Orthodox Church in what may be the most challenging trip of his young papacy.
Catholic Synod Highlights Divisions, Sets Stage For Future Battles
Monday, October 20, 2014
Roman Catholic bishops openly addressed hot-button topics that included questions about gays and Catholics who are divorced or remarried. Rarely has a synod attracted such attention.
For Italy's Gay Rights Advocates, It's 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back
Monday, October 13, 2014
Italy lags behind other EU states in guaranteeing equal rights for homosexuals. Gay couples have no legal recognition or adoption rights, and a bill that would make homophobia a crime has stalled.
In 'Season Of Mercy,' Will Vatican Rethink Communion For Divorcees?
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Pope Francis hasn't ruled out changing church doctrine that bars divorced and remarried Catholics from receiving Holy Communion. There are fierce opponents, while others favor simplifying annulment.
Vatican Synod Tests The Pope's Vision Of A More Merciful Church
Sunday, October 05, 2014
Bishops are meeting with Pope Francis these next two weeks for an extraordinary conference to debate family matters – including hot-button issues like artificial contraception and gay civil unions.
Vatican Arrests One Of Its Own On Child Sex Abuse Charges
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
For the first time, the Vatican has put one of its own under house arrest for alleged sex abuse of minors. Josef Wesolowski is the Vatican's former ambassador to the Dominican Republic and was defrocked in June.
Italy's 'Little Jerusalem' Opens The Doors To Jewish History
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Today 27 countries are marking the European Day of Jewish Culture. The Tuscan town of Pitigliano is one of the sites involved: it's home to few Jews today, but once housed a thriving Jewish community.
Italy Undertakes Lonely, Expensive Mission To Aid Migrants At Sea
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Italian authorities are trying to track and intercept boats bringing migrants on perilous journeys across the Mediterranean. So far, its EU neighbors have failed to help deal with the emergency.
Italy Unexpectedly Slips Into Recession
Thursday, August 07, 2014
The move raises concerns about the health of the European economy overall. This is the third time the third-largest economy in the European Union has been in recession since 2008.
Costa Concordia's Rusty Hulk Embarks On A Final Voyage
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
More than two years since it ran aground off an Italian island and killed 32 people, the Costa Concordia cruise ship is finally up and away. Cocooned in stabilizing containers that act as floats, the crippled ship is headed to Genoa, where it will be broken up for scrap.
