![]() CBC.ca | Pope meets new Italian prime minister The Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI has had his first meeting with Italy's new leader on the tarmac of Rome's airport just before taking off for a trip to Africa. Premier Mario Monti greeted the pope Friday morning as Benedict descended from the helicopter ... Italian Lawmakers Backing Monti to Safeguard Their Pensions, Critics SayBloomberg Italian Government Faces Second Confidence VoteRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Italy: PM Mario Monti set for second confidence voteBBC News all 1,177 news articles » |