Our daily news in English. Pope Leo had a restful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Late last night it was confirmed that his lung surgery was successful and that the tumour, a lung adenocarcinoma, had been completely removed. Doctors are now awaiting test results to determine whether cancer cells are present in the lymph nodes and identify the precise tumour type.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed Parliament ahead of the European Council summit. She reaffirmed Italy’s support for Ukraine and criticized the Trump-Putin agreement on diesel.
Ex Ilva employees in Taranto and Genoa remain on strike until Thursday. They ask for an industrial plan to keep the plants operating, rather than subsidies.
In tonight Champion’s league matches, Roma host Real Madrid, while Como travel to Feyenoord. Last night brought defeat for both Italian teams in action, Inter and Napoli.