Meloni’s party gets tough on Italian peacock problem

Meloni’s justice ministry in turmoil as Berlusconi-era scandal returns The ministry of justice has been a magnet for trouble in recent months, including over a pardon for one of the ex-PM’s former associates. May 15 5 mins read Rubio backs NATO in Rome as US-Italy tensions simmer The secretary of state’s meeting with Giorgia Meloni came amid rising tensions between Rome and Washington in recent weeks. May 8 3 mins read Rubio resets US-Vatican relationship in meeting with Pope Leo XIV The secretary of State managed to smooth things over with the Catholic leader following weeks of attacks from President Trump. May 7 3 mins read Rubio’s Rome challenge: Managing an ally, appealing to a pope With Giorgia Meloni, Washington has leverage. With the Vatican, it has little more than diplomacy. May 6 6 mins read