Newspapers in the Papal States in 17th and 18th centuries, are Italian defunct newspapers, known as "gazettes", printed in the Papal States during the Ancien régime, from 1642 to the Napoleonic era.
Unlike France and the rest of Italy, where governments typically authorized only one gazette per nation until the late 18th century (such as the Gazette de France, Milano or Modona), the Papal States saw the emergence of multiple newspapers—almost one for each major city. These gazettes relied heavily on the schedules of couriers for both receiving news and distributing printed materials. Since couriers typically passed through only once or twice a week, the frequency of publication remained usually weekly until around 1750. However, all newspapers required official authorization and were subject to government censorship. 
Publishing gazettes was a relatively profitable business. Much of the news was freely sourced from other newspapers carried by couriers, while annual subscription fees paid in advance ensured financial stability. Additionally, newspaper printing provided an opportunity for publishers to sell their printed materials beyond their own cities.
In Rome, the first newspaper, "Diario Ordinario" printed by Chracas, was not published until 1716. It remained the city's sole newspaper until the Jacobin "Notizie Politiche" appeared in 1788, though this publication lasted only two years. The situation changed drastically with the Napoleonic invasion of Italy in 1796 and the subsequent establishment of the Roman Republic.
Early gazettes.
In the 17th century, Italian gazettes took the form of printed "avvisi" (handwritten newsletters), typically consisting of four densely packed pages of information. These were organized by the date and the name of the town from which the news originated. The title usually included the town where the gazette was printed, followed by the date of issue and, occasionally, the edition number. When present, the colophon appeared as a single line on the last page. Many of these gazettes were printed in only a few hundred copies, and very few have survived, making it difficult to trace their editorial history in detail.
"Bologna" (1642–1797).
The first newspaper printed in the Papal States was "Bologna", published in the town of Bologna. The earliest known surviving edition is dated 28 June 1642, and the newspaper remained in circulation until 1787. The Archiginnasio Library houses a significant online collection of this weekly publication. From 1788 to his last number in June 1797, the newspaper was renamed "Gazzetta di Bologna".
"Rimino" (1660–1776).
"Rimino", an older form of the name of the town Rimini, is the title used for various newspapers printed in Rimini, sometimes appearing simply as "Rimini".
Newspapers printed in Foligno.
The town of Foligno has long been renowned for its strong tradition in printing. Notably, it was the site where an edition of Dante Alighieri’s "Divina Commedia" was printed. In the 18th century, both Foligno and nearby Spello produced the famous almanac Barbanera. Foligno’s strategic location at a junction of the Flaminia road made it a hub for news distribution. One branch of the road brought information from Ancona, Rimini, Venice, and Austria, while the other conveyed news from Bologna, Mantua, Milan, Germany, and France. As the first recipients of news from couriers, Foligno’s printers quickly published and distributed their newspapers, primarily in Rome.
"Foligno" or "Fuligno".
By the late 17th century, at least four gazettes were published in Foligno, each produced by different typographers with distinct editorial content. All carried the title "Foligno", sometimes written as "Fuligno". 
"Diario Ordinario" (1716–1848).
First published in Rome by the Chracas family in 1716, "Diario Ordinario", later known as "Il Chracas" and from 1808 as "Diario di Roma", became a significant periodical. Its coverage of political, cultural, and artistic news makes it an essential source for historical research on Rome during this era. Between 1755 and 1797, issues with even numbers featured news from Rome and Italy, while odd-numbered issues contained foreign news. The publication was compact, measuring approximately 12x6 cm, with each issue containing up to 36 pages. The periodicity was irregular, reaching up to three issues per week.
The name "Diario Ordinario" was first adopted in 1718; before that, the publication was titled "Diario Ordinario d’Ungheria". It remained in circulation until 1848, with two notable interruptions: during the Roman Republic and from 1809 to 1814. The Casanatense Library houses a complete online collection of this newspaper.
Other newspapers of 18th century.
"Pesaro: Nuove da diverse corti e paesi principali d’Europa", "Gazzetta di Pesaro" (1737–1760).
The newspaper titled "Pesaro", with the additional subtitle "Nuove da diverse corti e paesi principali d’Europa", was published in Pesaro by Niccolò Gavelli (1701–1777). The Pesaro newspaper covered news from across Europe while also reporting local affairs. The earliest surviving issue is dated 20 August 1737. 
In 1760, Gavelli revamped the publication under the new title "Gazzetta di Pesaro". It featured a format of 15×21 cm, with two columns spanning eight pages. Occasionally, it had an additional four-page supplement covered single-subject news or reports from specific cities. Rich in musical news as well, "Gazzetta di Pesaro" was printed from 6 January 1761 until 1809. The newspaper covered Italy and the rest of Europe, though from 1789, its coverage of Roman news diminished, while reports from France became more prominent. Like most newspapers of the time, it was sold via annual subscriptions, priced at 10 paoli. The number of subscribers is estimated to have been around 800.
"Notizie Politiche" (printed in Cesena, 1788–1797).
Founded in 1788 by Jesuit Juan de Osuna, who had turned to journalism after the suppression of the Society of Jesus, this newspaper was printed twice weekly in Cesena, the town of Pope Pius VI who used to read this newspaper. The printer was Gregorio Biasini until 22 April 1788, after which his heirs continued the publication. It was also sold in Rome and Bologna, with an annual subscription costing 18 paoli. With a strong anti-encyclopedic and anti-revolutionary stance, "Notizie Politiche" quickly gained popularity and it ceased publication only in 1797, after the Napoleonic army entered in the town.
Minor newspapers.
Several smaller newspapers were printed in the Papal States in the latter half of the 18th century, though their limited print runs have left few surviving copies, making their editorial history difficult to reconstruct.
"Notizie Politiche" (printed in Rome, 1788–1790).
This newspaper marked the beginning of modern political journalism in Rome, becoming the second newspaper printed in the city. It was in circulation from 2 January 1788 to 28 August 1790 under the full title "Notizie politiche: o sia istoria de’ più famosi avvenimenti del mondo". Founded by Francesco Zacchiroli, the newspaper was taken over in 1789 by Francesco Becattini. 
With a strong Jacobin perspective, it openly challenged censorship and supported the ideals of the French Revolution, though it downplayed instances of rioting. By August 1790, increasing pressure led to Becattini’s arrest and exile, forcing the newspaper to shut down. The publication consisted of eight pages and was issued twice weekly.