Habemus Papam! We have a Pope! The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel have elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, who took the name Pope Leo XIV.

BREAKING: Cardinal Robert Prevost has appeared on St Peter's balcony, before the thousands of people gathered in the square below. His papal name will be Leo XIV and he will be the first ever American Pope Live updates ➡️ trib.al/PEefRLO 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube

#Venice is implementing speed cameras to regulate boat speeds and mitigate hazardous waves. Critics argue the new laws will be difficult to enforce but residents say the measures are desperately needed after several serious accidents. My story for CGTN Europe

It was a delight to interview the International Council of Museums (ICOM) President at #Rome's beautiful #BraschiPalace ahead of #internationalmuseumday. We discussed the role museums play in being both guardians of the past and active shapers of the future. CGTN

It was a pleasure and a privilege to co-host the Opening Session of the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank in #Milan. This significant event unites #ADB governors from around the world for crucial dialogues on sustainable development. It was an honour to introduce dignitaries

Filming in beautiful #Naples which will host the americascup for the first time in 2027. My story soon for CGTN Europe Italy ⛵️ 🇮🇹

The #Italian government says hosting the americascup will provide a crucial economic boost for the country’s underdeveloped south. #Italy will stage the world's most prestigious sailing event for the first time in 2027 in #Naples. My story for CGTN Europe

It was a true privilege to be the co-MC at the #UkraineRecoveryConference. Welcoming leaders from around the world and witnessing the collective determination behind #Ukraine’s recovery was inspiring. I’m grateful to have participated in such a timely and vital gathering 🇺🇦

With six months to go until Milano Cortina 2026, I travelled to the Alpine town of #Cortina - the host of Italy’s first #WinterOlympics in 1956 - to see preparations. My story for CGTN Europe. 🇮🇹❄️ #MilanoCortina2026

My story for CGTN Europe Israel-Palestine Conflict: National strike in support of Gaza flotilla brings Italy to a standstill news.cgtn.com/news/2025-10-0… via CGTN

100 days until the Milano Cortina 2026 #WinterOlympics! ❄️ 🇮🇹 🥇 ⛷️

Organisers of the Milano Cortina 2026 #WinterOlympics say they’re on track to deliver as the final countdown begins. It will be one of the most ambitious Games yet - stretching from the heart of #Milan to the snowy peaks of the #Dolomites. My story for CGTN Europe 🏔️🇮🇹

#Italy is continuing to treat wounded children from #Gaza, with 16 humanitarian evacuations carried out since the conflict began. I spoke with doctors at Rome’s Bambino Gesù hospital about the latest arrivals. My report for CGTN Europe

It was fascinating to see first-hand the construction of #Rome’s biggest transport project in decades - the #MetroC line Metro C - a development that is literally uncovering layers of history beneath the city’s streets. My story for CGTN Europe

The #OlympicTorch has officially begun its iconic journey across #Italy ahead of the #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics. I had the pleasure of interviewing Olympic high jumper #GianmarcoTamberi and Olympic swimmer #GregorioPaltrinieri, two of 10,001 torchbearers talking part in