Repubblica founder Scalfari dies aged 98

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 14 - Italy is mourning one of the top figures from its world of journalism after Eugenio Scalfari died at the age of 98 on Thursday.
    Scalfari founded two of Italy's most important news publications, daily newspaper La Repubblica and investigative journalism weekly 'L'Espresso'.
    He wrote many books and frequently addressed philosophical issues.
    An atheist, a piece he wrote on faith and secularity prompted Pope Francis to reply with a letter to La Repubblica in September 2014.
    "Eugenio Scalfari was an example of civil journalism, a profound intellectual who made a mark on the history of the Italian Republic with this work," said Culture Minister Dario Franceschini.
    "His passing leaves an immense vacuum". (ANSA).