Italy On This Day

19th century star was first to sing Verdi’s Otello Francesco Tamagno was a world-renowned star of 19th century opera The operatic te...

Tough military leader was blamed for losing crucial battle General Luigi Cadorna was Chief of Staff of the Italian Army in the Firs...

Missionary who was directed to the US by the Pope Saint Frances was encouraged by the Pope to go to the United States to help Itali...

Former soldier sent priests to say mass for troops A photograph of Richelmy as Archbishop of Turin Cardinal Agostino Richelmy, who f...