May 02 Watch 8:26 How these refugees’ journey ended with a ride on the pope’s plane By PBS News Hour Two weeks ago, Pope Francis visited the Greek island of Lesbos -- a landing point for desperate refugees -- and brought three Syrian families back with him to the Vatican. Yahoo News anchor Katie Couric sat down to interview four… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 24:53 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 16, 2016 By PBS News Hour Saturday on NewsHour Weekend: Pope Francis takes 12 Syrian refugees back to Italy following his visit to Greece. Later, at least 41 are dead after two earthquakes hit Japan. And, a rust-belt city in Ohio shares its plans for rebuilding… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 3:09 Behind Pope Francis’ trip to Lesbos amid migrant crisis By PBS News Hour Described by the Vatican as a “gesture of welcome,” Pope Francis visited the island of Lesbos and brought three refugee families back to Rome with him on Saturday. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant, who has reported extensively on the migrant crisis… Continue watching
Apr 16 Sanders: It was a ‘real honor’ to meet briefly with Pope Francis By Ken Thomas, Associated Press U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders told The Associated Press that he met briefly with Pope Francis at the papal residence Saturday and said it was a "real honor" to call on "one of the extraordinary figures" in the world. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 8:14 European migrant crisis draws global attention, papal visit As controversy mounts over the EU’s deal with Turkey to deport migrants in Greece back over the Aegean Sea, world leaders are focusing their attention on the refugee crisis: Pope Francis is due to visit the island of Lesbos Saturday… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 10:20 Will Pope Francis’ manifesto on family bring change to the church? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 08 Sanders to attend Vatican conference before New York primary By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Friday he will attend a Vatican City conference on social, economic and environmental issues next week, making the symbolic overseas trip ahead of a pivotal New York primary against Hillary Clinton. Continue reading
Mar 15 Mother Teresa to become a saint on Sept. 4 By Joshua Barajas Pope Francis issued a decree that recognized a second miracle required to canonize Mother Teresa as a saint, the Vatican announced Friday. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 7:35 Will dispute with Pope Francis hurt Donald Trump’s campaign? By PBS News Hour A heated battle of words has emerged between Pope Francis and Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump over the candidate’s immigration policy. Judy Woodruff discusses the controversy with Susan Page of USA Today and John Allen of The Boston Globe. Continue watching
Feb 18 Pope says Trump is ‘not Christian’ for wanting to build a wall on U.S.-Mexico border By Nicole Winfield and Julie Pace, Associated Press Asked about Donald Trump's views on immigration, Pope Francis says anyone who wants to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border isn't Christian. Continue reading