2009 – La Repubblica: Alfredo Maiolese, “Nascita di Maometto, festa al Lagaccio”

2009 – LA REPUBBLICA, GENOA, ITALY

“NASCITA DI MAOMETTO, FESTA AL LAGACCIO”

Historical article published by La Repubblica concerning the celebration in Genoa of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

The newspaper reports the statements of Alfredo Maiolese, representative of the Muslim community, who describes the initiative as an “occasion for dialogue” and an opportunity to bring together residents of the Lagaccio neighbourhood, including those with different views on the proposed mosque.

Maiolese stresses that the celebration should not create hostility or provoke division, but should instead encourage people to meet, understand one another and respect their differences.

Source: La Repubblica – Genoa edition, 2009.

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Digitised from the original printed newspaper preserved in the historical archive.

2008 – La Repubblica: Alfredo Maiolese among the figures in Genoa’s debate on interreligious dialogue

24 DECEMBER 2008 – LA REPUBBLICA, GENOA, ITALY

“SI ACCENDE LO SCONTRO TRA I POLI – ‘FINALMENTE LA CHIESA SI APRE’”

Historical report published by La Repubblica during the public debate in Genoa concerning the Muslim community, the proposed mosque and relations between religious communities.

In its “I personaggi” section, the newspaper includes Alfredo Maiolese among the figures connected to the debate.

The article documents an important period in Genoa’s public discussion on Islam, religious coexistence and interreligious dialogue.

Source: La Repubblica – Genoa edition, 24 December 2008.

ARCHIVE NOTE

Digitised from the original printed newspaper preserved in the historical archive.

2010 – La Repubblica: Alfredo Maiolese among the protagonists of Genoa’s “City of Rights”

2 JUNE 2010 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY

“La Vincenzi richiama Dalla Chiesa – Città dei diritti in tandem con Burdett”

La Repubblica reports on Genoa’s “City of Rights” project and the public debate involving institutions, politics and civil society.

In its “I protagonisti” section, the newspaper highlights five figures connected to the issues discussed: Andrea Ranieri, Edoardo Rixi, Alfredo Maiolese, Roberto Maroni and Richard Burdett.

Maiolese is presented in relation to the Muslim community and its participation in the city’s public dialogue.

Source: La Repubblica – Genoa edition, 2 June 2010.

ARCHIVE NOTE

Colour reconstruction based on the original printed newspaper page preserved in the historical archive.