There is nothing quite like the Sicilian sun to inspire an interest in the diplomatic workings of the Holy See. Just ask Pauline Hanson, whose recent jaunt to Italy with Gina Rinehart was painted as one of many visits politicians were apparently making to ambassador there, Keith Pitt.When this column first revealed Hanson’s now-infamous trip, her office informed us she was in Italy attending a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show and would be one of six MPs and senators dropping by Pitt’s residence that week alone. It was a side trip from work in London. No comment on whether Rinehart footed the bill.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles