Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital today for surgery to remove a lung nodule. The Vatican confirmed the hospitalization and indicated that the operation may occur today, followed by a week-long recovery period.

Corriere della Sera: The Pope in Gemelli for hospitalization, surgery on lung possibly today

The Pope has been admitted to Gemelli hospital for a lung nodule operation, which may take place today, leading to the suspension of his audiences for a week.

ANSA: Pope's hospitalization today at Gemelli for lung nodule removal

The Pope is scheduled for hospitalization at Gemelli hospital today to have a lung nodule removed.

La Stampa: Pope has lung nodule, operation in Rome

Reports that Pope Leo has a lung nodule and will undergo an operation in Rome.

CBS News: Pope Leo to go to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery

Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, days after he shared he would undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests, the Vatican announced. The Holy See press office didn't say when the operation itself would take place, but said it will require a weeklong recovery in the hospital.

The Italian government is considering priority measures for the 2027 budget, including a potential 33% IRPEF tax rate, an expanded flat tax for young people, and a new 5% tax on long-term rentals. Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti acknowledged 'clouds on the horizon' but affirmed a commitment to fiscal consolidation. The Italian GDP forecast for 2026 has also been revised upwards to +0.8%.

La Stampa: Budget 2027: First home weighs less

A story about the Italian 2027 budget maneuver, indicating that the first home will have less weight in calculations.

ANSA: Giorgetti: 'Clouds on the horizon, proceeding with consolidation'

Italian Minister Giorgetti states that a request to move the budget for activating the NEC safeguard clause for defense and energy is a conscious step away from prudence.

Corriere della Sera: Italy's 2027 budget: IRPEF at 33%, wider flat tax for young people, new rental…

The Italian government is considering priority measures for the 2027 budget, including a potential IRPEF tax rate of 33%, an expanded flat tax for younger individuals, and a new 5% tax on long-term rentals.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Italian GDP Forecast Improves to +0.8% in 2026; Global Growth Tied to Wars and…

The forecast for Italian GDP in 2026 has been revised upwards to +0.8%, with global growth increasingly concentrated due to wars and artificial intelligence.

The State Attorney's office has stated that Italy is already engaged in a 'third world war in pieces,' as the government maintains secrecy surrounding arms.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Italy at War: State Defends Secrecy on Arms

According to the State Attorney's office, Italy is already in a 'third world war in pieces,' as the state maintains secrecy surrounding arms.

An investigation is underway concerning the granting of prison permits to mafia bosses and inmates serving life sentences.

La Stampa: Mafia bosses, life-sentenced inmates get permits

An investigation into how mafia bosses and inmates serving life sentences are being granted prison permits.

Alberto Marino, a Lieutenant Colonel with the RIS, has expressed a desire to speak in court regarding the Garlasco criminal case, indicating there are obscure points related to the investigation.

La Stampa: Garlasco: Ris Marino wants to speak in court

A criminal case in Garlasco involving Ris Marino, with the latter expressing a desire to speak in court and highlighting obscure points related to the case.