Feb 11 Pope Benedict XVI to Resign: What Happens Now? By Larisa Epatko In a decision unprecedented in modern times, Pope Benedict XVI said Monday that he would resign effective Feb. 28, six weeks shy of his 86th birthday. He told cardinals at the Vatican that he lacks the strength to continue his… Continue reading
Feb 07 Watch New Documents Show Catholic Leaders in Los Angeles Protected Abusive Priests New Documents Show Catholic Leaders in Los Angeles Protected Abusive Priests… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch Alan Simpson’s Social Media Appeal for Budget Discussion; Pope Joins Twitter Alan Simpson's Social Media Appeal for Budget Discussion; Pope Joins Twitter… Continue watching
Sep 17 Pope Visits Lebanon Amid Worldwide Protests By Larisa Epatko Amid continuing protests in the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI delivered a message of peace during a weekend visit to Lebanon. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch In Italy, Gay Marriage Efforts Met With Strong Vatican Opposition It Italy, Gay Marriage Efforts Met With Strong Vatican Opposition… Continue watching
May 28 Watch Pope’s Butler to Cooperate in Vatican Scandal Inquiry The Vatican scandal deepened Monday when the pope's butler, arrested for allegedly releasing confidential documents last week, said he will cooperate with a Vatican criminal investigation. Margaret Warner and the National Catholic Reporter's John Allen discuss suggestions that a cardinal… Continue watching
Mar 28 Watch What Did Castros Want out of Pope’s Cuba Visit? With Cuban President Raul Castro in the front of a Mass Wednesday in Havana's Revolution Plaza, Pope Benedict XVI called for greater freedom for the Roman Catholic Church -- the closest he's come to direct criticism of the regime. Jeffrey… Continue watching
May 27 Watch Catholic Church Looks to Lead Conversation on Combating HIV/AIDS Vatican Looks to Lead Conversation on Combating HIV/AIDS… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch Doctors Encouraged by Giffords’ Recovery Progress In the day's other headlines, recovery and remembrance continued in Tucson and a memorial service took place in Washington for Richard Holbrooke, a veteran diplomat who died in December. Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch News Wrap: Pope Begins U.K. Visit Amid Uproar Over Abuse Scandal In other news Thursday, the Pope began a visit to Britain with his strongest admission about how the Catholic Church failed to deal decisively with sexual abuse by priests. Continue watching