World Jan 02 Crowds pay respects as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s body lies in state at Vatican Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body is lying in state as thousands of people have lined up across St. Peter's Square hours before dawn to pay their respects.
World Nov 14 Italy declares state of emergency in Venice amid high tides A cabinet meeting approved a special decree that included 20 million euros ($21.7 million) in immediate financial aid aimed at helping the city recover.
World Jul 04 Putin meets Pope Francis on one-day visit to Rome Francis received Putin on Thursday in an hour-long audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace.