World Jan 01 Pope Francis marks New Year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict XVI Pope Francis prayed for his predecessor's passage to heaven and again expressed thanks for a lifetime of service to the church, during New Year's Day appearances a day after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died in retirement at the Vatican.
World Dec 28 Vatican says health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ‘worsening’ due to age The Vatican says the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has undergone a "worsening in the last hours" due to his age and that doctors are constantly monitoring the 95-year-old's condition.
World Dec 24 Pope Francis denounces war, poverty and injustice in Christmas Eve mass Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism.
World Oct 22 Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni, whose political party with neo-fascist roots secured the most votes in Italy's national election last month, was sworn in Saturday as the country's first far-right premier since the end of World War II…
World Sep 28 Italians march for abortion rights after far-right election victory Protesters have marched in Rome and Milan, as well was other Italian cities, to defend the right to abortion in Italy, which they fear is under threat after a far-right party led in parliamentary elections.
World Sep 25 Italians vote in election that could put 1st far-right leader in power since WWII Italians voted Sunday in an election that could move the country’s politics sharply toward the right during a critical time for Europe, with war in Ukraine fueling skyrocketing energy bills and testing the West's resolve to stand united against Russian aggression.
World Sep 16 Deadly flash floods devastate several towns in central Italy Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have swept through towns in a hilly central Italy.
World Aug 21 Pope calls for ‘dialogue’ over bishop’s detention in Nicaragua Pope Francis voiced worry Sunday about the situation in Nicaragua, where police detained several Roman Catholic clergy, including a bishop, critical of President Daniel Ortega’s administration.
World Aug 16 Far-right Italian leader Meloni gaining popularity ahead of election next month With a message that blends Christianity, motherhood and patriotism, Giorgia Meloni is riding a wave of popularity that next month could see her become Italy's first female prime minister and its first far-right leader since World War II.
World Jul 20 Italy’s premier asks Senate for confidence vote to determine if he’ll stay in office Premier Mario Draghi has asked Italy's Senate to vote on whether it wants him to stay in office.