Arts Oct 05 'American Pope' traces Leo's journey from Chicago to the Vatican By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
World Apr 22 Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, after 3 days lying in state with public viewing Francis' appearance from the same loggia where he was introduced to the world as the first pope from the Americas on March 13, 2013, was a fitting bookend to a 12-year papacy that sought to shake up the church and… By Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, Associated Press
World Feb 27 Vatican says Pope's condition improving but his prognosis remains guarded The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days of “clinical stability” before they revise their guarded prognosis. By Nicole Winfield, Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press
World Feb 25 Pope's health crisis sparks prayers from thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square Thousands of people have gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions. By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press
World Feb 24 Pope Francis shows slight improvement but his condition remains critical, Vatican says The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests. By Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press
Feb 20 Pope Francis is out of bed, eating and working at hospital while recovering from pneumonia By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press “If you really want him to rest, you have to hospitalize him,” quipped Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, the archbishop of Marseille, France, referring to Francis' work ethic. Continue reading
Jan 04 Pope Francis praises Benedict on final day of public viewing By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis has praised Pope Emeritus’ Benedict XVI’s “acute and gentle thought” on the final day of public viewing of his body in St. Peter’s Basilica before his funeral. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 4:25 Pope Francis makes first-ever papal visit to Iraq amid violent threats and a deadly virus By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin, Courtney Vinopal It was a pilgrimage never seen before, in the face of violent threats and a deadly virus. Pope Francis arrived on Friday in Baghdad for the first-ever papal visit to Iraq. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
Oct 05 Pope Francis to bishops, cardinals: Work with 'humble creativity' By Rialda Zukic Pope Francis has called for a more humble approach on the Catholic Church's handling of matters such as divorce, pre-marital sex and contraception. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch Church Looks to Pope Francis to 'Shake Up,' Offer Reform to Vatican Business Church Looks to Pope Francis to 'Shake Up,' Offer Reform to Vatican Business… Continue watching