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Nation Jun 26
Confirmed new virus cases hit a new high in U.S.The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday — eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April — in a resurgence that has led…
World Apr 05
Palm Sunday: Pope celebrates without public in St. Peter’sVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis celebrated Palm Sunday Mass without the public because of the coronavirus pandemic, which he said should focus people’s attention on what’s most important, despite heavy hearts — using one’s life to serve others. Looking pensive…
World Mar 27
Pope prays for ‘fragile’ humanity in need of help during the pandemicPraying in a desolately empty St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis on Friday likened the coronavirus pandemic to a storm laying bare illusions that people can be self-sufficient and instead leaves “all of us fragile and disoriented.”…
World Mar 15
Vatican’s Holy Week to proceed but without public amid virusVATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s Holy Week ceremonies will go ahead but without public attendance as Italy tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the Holy See said Sunday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement that “as far as…
Health Mar 07
Travel chaos erupts as Italy quarantines north to halt virusItaly has announced a sweeping quarantine for its northern regions, restricting the movements of 16 million people. That aims to halt the relentless march of the new coronavirus across Europe.
Health Feb 23
Italy cancels Venice Carnival in bid to halt spread of virusItalian authorities have announced they are shutting down Venice's famed Carnival events in a bid to stop the spread of the new virus, as the number of infected people in the country soars to at least 152, the most outside…
World Jan 26
Italians vote in 2 regions; Salvini eyes return to powerRight-wing opposition leader Matteo Salvini is telling Italians who are voting in two regions to use their ballots to help his anti-migrant party return to national power. Results, expected early Monday, of the voting for governor and regional legislatures could…
World Oct 27
After bishops call for married priests, pope urges new waysOn the heels of a bold call by Amazon region bishops for married men to become priests, Pope Francis is urging openness to new ways, and in a possible slap at conservative critics who fear he is weakening the Catholic…
World Aug 18
Migrants jump off rescue boat to try to reach Italian islandSeveral migrants jumped into the sea from a Spanish rescue boat Sunday in a thwarted bid to reach shore in Italy, where the government's hard-line interior minister has refused to let the 107 passengers disembark.
Arts Jul 19
Dutch painting stolen by Nazi soldier returned to Florence museum"Flower Vase" is a masterpiece by Jan van Huysum, famed for his exquisitely detailed paintings depicting flowers.
