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Pope slams crucified frog

Pope slams crucified frog Pope Benedict XVI has condemned a sculpture of a crucified frog on display at a Bolzano museum, a local politician revealed Wednesday.

Crucified frog's days numbered

Crucified frog's days numbered A controversial crucified frog sculpture on show at Bolzano's Museion modern art museum may soon be removed, the provincial government said Tuesday.

Merkel on holiday in Alto Adige region

Merkel on holiday in Alto Adige region German Chancellor Angela Merkel has returned to Italy's northern Alto Adige region for her summer holiday, local sources said.

Frog hunger strike councillor hospitalised

Frog hunger strike councillor hospitalised An Italian local politician on hunger strike over a sculpture of a crucified frog fell ill and was admitted to hospital on Thursday.

Crucified frog row rumbles on

Crucified frog row rumbles on An ongoing row over a sculpture of a crucified frog on show in a Bolzano museum gained momentum on Wednesday when a Catholic politician reported the work to the police for public obscenity.

Pope off on holiday

Pope off on holiday Pope Benedict XVI left Castel Gandolofo Monday for his summer holiday in the mountain town of Bressanone in Italy's northern Alto Adige region.



Valsugana: Italy’s ‘Middle Earth’

The Valsugana valley with the larger lake, Lake Caldonazzo, to the left and Lake Levico to the right. The towns of Levico and Caldonazzo are also visible.
Lakes, mountains, scenery and good food. Stefano Rossini finds them all in Trentino - ...read more
Crucified frog sparks anger

Crucified frog sparks anger A sculpture of a crucified frog that went on show in a Bolzano museum this weekend has sparked a backlash from local clerics and politicians who want the work removed.



The dramatic Dolomites

The mighty Sorapiss rises beyond Misurina’s lake
Indefatiguable trekker Gillian Price is our guide to this fascinating region - ...read more
Bear survival course in Trentino-Alto Adige

Bear survival course in Trentino-Alto Adige The northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige is gearing up for a three-day conference on living with brown bears in an effort to stem the fears of local residents who are increasingly likely to find themselves face to face with the animals.



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