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'Pope's newspaper' is appearing in colour for the first time

The Vatican daily newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, long seen as required reading for those wanting to know the standpoint of the Holy See, but also known for an austere black and white layout, is appearing in colour for the first time, reports Ecumenical News International. "Introducing colour on the first and in the last page, we hope that 'the Pope's newspaper' will be more airy and readable," said Giovanni Maria Vian, who was chosen last October by Pope Benedict XVI to become the new editor of the newspaper. The newspaper, printed in the Vatican City, the smallest State in the world, usually has eight pages. With its new face lift, it appeared in colour for the first time in its edition dated 3 February. Alongside the new editor's adjustments to the layout, US-based Vatican commentator John Allen has noted a "bold new direction" for the newspaper.

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[02/08/2008]

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