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Vatican says pope still critically ill but shows ‘slight improvement’

Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement,", the Vatican said on Monday.

The portrait, depicting Pope Urban VIII, was discovered over 60 years ago. Photo:

Caravaggio hidden masterpiece on display in Rome for the first time

A portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio held in a private collection since it was discovered more than 60 years ago is being shown to the public for the first time in a museum in Rome.

Ewa Swoboda during the decoration, Photo: PAP/Adam Warżawa

Poland scoops six medals at European Athletics Championships in Rome

The Polish athletics team came home with six medals from the European Athletics Championships in Rome, which were dominated by the Italian team.

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Poland-based bus manufacturer Solaris signs contract with ATAC Roma

The Solaris Bus & Coach Company, based in Poland, has secured orders for over 350 buses for Rome. This marks one of the largest contracts in the company’s history.