We The Italians

COPOMIAO Reaffirms Ties to Vatican, Celebrates Pope Leo XIV

COPOMIAO — a national nonprofit representing 71 Italian American organizations across the country — warmly congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his historic election. As the first U.S.-born Pontiff, his rise to the papacy is a milestone in the Church’s 2,000-year history and opens the door to renewed engagement with American Catholics. Over the past three years, COPOMIAO leaders met with Pope Francis an...

Read more
L'Aquila is the Italian capital of culture 2026

The news is official, L'Aquila is the Italian capital of culture 2026. The Minister of Culture Sangiuliano made the announcement, but the city was elected by a special commission which chose it from among ten finalists. After Pesaro and Agrigento, which obtained the victory for 2024 and 2025 respectively, it is now the turn of the Abruzzo capital. Like every year there were important candidates co...

Read more
Italian American Matt Rizzetta buys S.S. Napolibasket

Matt Rizzetta, a 42-year-old Italian-American entrepreneur, is officially the new majority shareholder of Napoli Basket. Rizzetta, through the company Napoli Basketball USA LLC, has acquired 67% of the shares. The current president, Federico Grassi, will retain 33% of the shares but will transition from majority shareholder to minority shareholder and will transfer the presidency to Rizzetta. The...

Read more
Prosecco is the “king” of sparkling wines in the Usa with women leading the sales

A phenomenon called Prosecco. The locomotive and the motor of Italian wine goes strongly also in the Usa, the first market for Italian wine, where women support consumption, and consecrate its success. Therefore, in the Usa, the “king” of sparkling made in Italy registers an average penetration date of 24% among consumers reaching 28% exactly by female component. According to the analysis carried...

Read more
Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan Celebrates Four Nonagenarians

The Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan (IACCM) celebrated the birthdays of four special members at their monthly meeting on May 7, 2025 at Fern Hill Golf Club in Clinton Township. These pillars of the Italian American community, all successful businessmen, are celebrating their 90th birthdays. Pictured from left to right are Dominic Picano from Cassino, Italy in the province of Fros...

Read more
How Olivetti also revolutionised workers’ lunch breaks

A canteen for workers, designed as early as 1936, located in the basement of the factory, with a self-service system and meal vouchers for payment. Adriano Olivetti’s innovative vision, as an enlightened entrepreneur, was already evident during the Fascist period. But it was after the Liberation, when Olivetti founded the Movimento Comunità (Community Movement) in Ivrea in 1947 — a genuine project...

Read more
Portillo’s honors new pope with ‘The Leo’ Italian Beef sandwich

A beloved Chicago fast-food chain is honoring the new pope with a Chicago staple. Portillo’s introduced on social media Friday “The Leo” Italian Beef sandwich. “In the name of the gravy, the bun, and hot giard – we introduce The Leo: divinely seasoned Italian Beef, baptized in gravy,” the restaurant’s post reads. Portillo’s says this “heavenly” creation is available for the month of May, which is...

Read more
At a Church in Naples, There’s a Secret Fresco Hidden Behind a 16th-Century Painting

At first glance, nothing appears to be amiss in the Church of Saint George Maggiore in Naples, Italy. Beside the main altar and flanked by a semicircle of white columns is a magnificent, 16th-century painting by Alessio D’Elia, depicting the life of San Severo. It’s an unassuming composition until, almost like a window, the canvas swings open to reveal a vibrant fresco on the wall behind it. This...

Read more
Italian agrifood: the challenge of digital sustainability

The results of the research "Agrifood: the Challenge of Digital Sustainability" have been presented. The study analyzed and compared the perceptions and behaviors of four generations of Italians—Generation Z (18-28 years), Millennials (29-44 years), Generation X (45-60 years), and Baby Boomers (61-75 years)—regarding the role of technology as a tool for sustainability, particularly in relation to...

Read more
Celebration of Europe Day in Lansing, MI. The Italian Consul in Detroit, Spokesperson...

Allegra Baistrocchi, the Italian Consul in Detroit and President of the European Union (EU) in Michigan, presided over the celebration of Europe Day today at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. The event commemorates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a visionary agreement signed on May 9, 1950, which gave birth to what is now the EU: a lasting project of peace, cooperation, and solida...

Read more

LATEST

From USA

New England

Columbus statue removed from a Connecticut city in 2020 finally finds a home at a new museum

A Christopher Columbus statue removed in 2020 amid a climate of racial reckoning after the police killing of George Floyd has finally found a home in a new museum dedicated to preserving the history of New Haven, Connecticut. Mayor Justin Elicker and... Read More

New York

Reflections on Careers in U.S. Foreign Policy at CCF

2025-05-20 @ 06:00 PM - Columbus Citizens Foundation, 8 East 69th Street, New York, NY. RSVP here. CCF is honored to welcome Marta Youth, who is currently preparing for her next role as Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy for... Read More

East

Ancient Rome and the USA. In Washington, a dialogue with Aldo Cazzullo hosted by Ambassador Zappia

The endless legacy of Ancient Rome and its influence on the contemporary world was the theme of a dialogue hosted in Washington by the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia. The conversation featured Aldo Cazzullo, one of Italy’... Read More

South East

Italian restaurant sets opening date inside former Butcher & Bee space in Charleston

Theresa Scotto remembers the feedback shortly after Pelato opened in Nashville. “This isn’t what we had in Italy,” diners would say. They were right. Meatballs with tomato sauce. Guanciale-stuffed arancini. Chicken Parmesan, layered with tomato, basi... Read More

Great Lakes

Portillo’s honors new pope with ‘The Leo’ Italian Beef sandwich

A beloved Chicago fast-food chain is honoring the new pope with a Chicago staple. Portillo’s introduced on social media Friday “The Leo” Italian Beef sandwich. “In the name of the gravy, the bun, and hot giard – we introduce The Leo: divinely seasone... Read More

Midwest

RARE Italian: A Timeless Steakhouse with Italian Soul

Fort Collins has no shortage of great restaurants, but when it comes to blending old-world Italian charm with top-tier steakhouse dining, RARE Italian stands out. Located in the heart of Old Town, this locally loved gem serves up an experience rooted... Read More

South

Opera in the Piazza 2025 - New Orleans

Friday, June 6th · 7:00 PM CT. 377 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA. The American Italian Cultural Center's annual event- Opera in the Piazza- returns to entertain you. Featuring local and national opera stars, your evening will be filled with your favori... Read More

West

Italian honorary consulate established in Boise, strengthening ties between Idaho and Italy

Thursday was an important date for Italy for several reasons. In Vatican City it saw the election of Pope Leo XIV and, in Boise City Hall, it saw the establishment of Italian consulate services in Idaho. The evening gathering brought family of the ne... Read More

California

MLB sportscaster Wayne Randazzo

Countless young boys grow up following Major League Baseball on TV or the radio and dream of one day being part of the game. Wayne Randazzo wished for a life in baseball, but not as a player — he wanted to get to call the action. “Pretty much ever si... Read More

LATEST