World Jul 01 Catholic bishops from Global South demand climate justice By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World May 08 Cardinal Prevost elected next pope, first American pontiff Cardinals chose the new pope on their second day of the papal conclave. By Associated Press
World May 07 Before secret voting begins, senior cardinal urges conclave to pick a pope who prizes unity With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World May 06 How does the movie ‘Conclave’ compare to the real thing? Here’s what experts say The conclave to select the next pope kicks off with the Latin phrase for “outside, all.” What happens next will be a mystery to everyone beyond the Sistine Chapel. By Dan Cooney
World May 06 What we can learn from the new pope’s choice of name The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. By Colleen Barry, Associated Press
May 01 Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed up to produce a documentary By Jake Coyle, Associated Press “Aldeas — A New Story” will feature conversations between Pope Francis and Scorsese, including what the filmmakers say are the Pope's final in-depth on-camera interview for a film. Continue reading
May 01 How does the conclave pick a new pope? 8 things to know By Dan Cooney The world won’t know the next leader of the world’s Catholics until he appears before a throng of supporters in St. Peter’s Square. But in the coming days, powerful members of the Catholic Church from around the world will take… Continue reading
Apr 28 Vatican says conclave to elect new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals begin informal meetings By Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, Associated Press The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday to work out church business following the April 21 death of Pope Francis. Continue reading
Apr 27 Pope Francis’ tomb opens to the public in St. Mary Major Basilica By Vanessa Gera, Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world and a crowd of hundreds of… Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 5:54 World leaders and faithful mourners bid solemn farewell to Pope Francis By Malcolm Brabant Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday after a solemn Requiem Mass outside Saint Peter’s Basilica. On the same day, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican to discuss hopes for lasting peace. Special correspondent… Continue watching