Feb 28 Pope inhaled vomit after coughing fit, in setback from pneumonia recovery By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The development marked a setback in what had been two successive days of increasingly upbeat reports from doctors treating Francis at Rome’s Gemelli hospital since Feb. 14. Continue reading
Feb 18 Vatican cancels papal audiences and Holy Year events as Pope Francis remains hospitalized By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican has canceled papal audiences through the weekend and delegated others to cover for Pope Francis as the 88-year-old pope remains hospitalized with a multi-pronged respiratory infection. Continue reading
Feb 10 Vatican charity blasts Trump administration’s plan to ‘recklessly’ gut USAID By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Caritas on Monday warned that millions of people could die as a result of the “ruthless” U.S. decision to “recklessly” stop USAID funding. Continue reading
Dec 25 PHOTOS: Pope Francis marks Christmas by urging all nations to silence arms and overcome divisions By Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press "I invite every individual, and all people of all nations ... to become pilgrims of hope, to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions," the pope said from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica to throngs of people below. Continue reading
Sep 04 What is postliberalism? How a Catholic intellectual movement influenced JD Vance’s political views By Peter Smith, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s 2019 conversion to Catholicism helped shape his political worldview. It also put him in close touch with a Catholic intellectual movement known as postliberalism, viewed by some critics as having reactionary or authoritarian leanings. Continue reading
Jun 07 Pope Francis’ 3-hour abdominal surgery completed without complications By Nicole Winfield, Maria Cheng, Associated Press While hernia operations are rarely performed on an emergency basis, the procedure appeared somewhat urgent, scheduled just a day after Francis went to the hospital for tests. Continue reading
Feb 01 Pope Francis visits Congo, urges forgiveness for past wrongs By Nicole Winfield, Christina Malkia, Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press Pope Francis is urging Congo's people to find it in their hearts to forgive those who have harmed them. Continue reading
Dec 28 Vatican says health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ‘worsening’ due to age By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 27 U.S. Catholic clergy shortage eased by recruits from Africa By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Associated Press The U.S. Roman Catholic church faces a clergy shortage. The number of priests has declined by 60 percent over the last 50 years. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 11:55 How religious leaders are keeping the faith during COVID-19 By Judy Woodruff, Courtney Norris, Alison Thoet Throughout the pandemic, restrictions on social gatherings have forced those who observe major religious holidays to find new ways to practice their faith. How is COVID-19 changing places of worship? Judy Woodruff talks to New York University’s Imam Khalid Latif,… Continue watching