Life news that happened this week: the first Vinopalooza kicked off yesterday in Umbria, in DC it broke 70 degrees for the first time this year, and we officially got out our cherry-blossom Geribi bowls.

Here’s what was happening in Italian news:

The Pope gets a pizza! His Holiness was handed a Neapolitan pizza from a restauranteur who jumped a barricade during a procession, to deliver his pizza into the hands of the most holy.

We might bake up some Italian Easter Lemon cookies (that we think look like doughnuts). Not in the mood to bake for Easter? Just order one of our many sweet treats online and have it delivered in time for Easter morning for a flat rate of $15.

The Knox Case resurfaces, casting the international spotlight on Umbria.  Italy’s highest court is to rule on Knox murder case this week.

Notaries got paid a lot in Italy in Medieval times, and still do today. Honestly we got sucked into this article by the cute painting of the Medieval notary in the Economist, but it’s economic insights are interesting.

Unfortunately, there is more bad news for the future olive oil harvest. The EU has issued a warning, as more trees in Lecce are affected by the blight. If you really care about the Italian Olive Oil industry, please join us at our next book club, Virgin Territory: Exploring the World of Olive Oil.  You’ll be able to know what you are buying to stock up before the prices hike again.

We hope you have a lovely weekend!

– Via Umbria