An artist was asked by Vatican officials to paint over the image he had created during a restoration last year

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni calls Trump's NATO comments about Afghanistan "unacceptable," defending Italy's sacrifice of 53 soldiers killed in the conflict.

Politicians have been sneaking into religious art for centuries. The Byzantine emperor Justinian had himself depicted in a mosaic in the basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna. But even in medieval times, as Claudio Strinati, an art historian, put it, “no one appears to have dared become an angel.” ■

A cherub in a Roman church bears a striking resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni, sparking a scandal. Italian newspapers published the photographs of the Meloni-esque cherub, which drew harsh reactions from the public.

US Vice President JD Vance shared a light moment with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a Milan meeting, as he combined Winter Olympics events with diplomacy amid strained US–Europe relations.

PM at the Tennis Club on Viale Anton Dhorn in Naples, there will be a presentation of the book 'Giorgia, la figlia del popolo. Perché Meloni piace

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took to Instagram to distance herself from the work saying she 'definitely did not look like an angel'. Photo / @giorgiameloni A cherub artwork bearing the likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been painted over after sparking controversy and an investigation.

Don’t tell Jill! “Amtrak Joe” Biden gave away a custom-designed sterling-silver train set gifted to him by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other presents world leaders lavished on him during his final year in office – but had a special place in his heart for Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s gift.

A Roman basilica’s removal of a cherub resembling Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reveals how quickly sacred art can become political symbolism. The controversy highlighted tensions between church and state,