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".
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