La Repubblica

La Repubblica is an Italian newspaper. It is newsworthy due to its recent reporting on a controversy surrounding the restoration of an angel in the Basilica of St Lawrence in Rome. La Repubblica initially flagged the resemblance between the restored angel and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, sparking investigations by the culture minister and the diocese of Rome. This report led to widespread media coverage and public discussion, including a response from Meloni herself. While La Repubblica's report focused on a cultural and artistic matter, it highlights the newspaper's role in scrutinizing public figures and institutions, and its ability to influence public discourse on matters of national interest. The newspaper's reporting has brought attention to the restoration project and raised questions about potential political influence in artistic endeavors.