Apr 21 Watch 6:44 How Pope Francis made history and reshaped the church in his 12-year papacy By Amna Nawaz For more perspective on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rev. Thomas Reese, a senior analyst for Religion News Service and author of “Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church.”… Continue watching
Apr 21 Tributes pour in from around the world to honor Pope Francis after his death By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Many recalled his legacy as the first pope from Latin America, and the first Jesuit to reach the pinnacle of church hierarchy, one who stressed humility over hubris for a Church beset with scandal and indifference. Continue reading
Mar 19 Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical ventilation mask to breathe as his health improves, Vatican says By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Francis has been at Rome's Gemelli hospital since Feb. 14 for a complex lung infection that turned into pneumonia in both lungs. Continue reading
Feb 25 Pope's health crisis sparks prayers from thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 21 Medical team says Pope Francis isn't out of danger but his condition isn't life-threatening By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The 88-year-old pontiff marked his first week in a hospital with pneumonia on top of chronic bronchitis. Francis’ doctors delivered their first in-person update on the pope's condition. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 4:03 News Wrap: Jurors recommended death penalty for Pittsburgh synagogue gunman In our news wrap Wednesday, jurors recommended the death penalty for the gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Beijing and the surrounding region are awash in severe flooding after the heaviest rain in 140 years, the American… Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch 4:25 News Wrap: Former Trump aide testifies before grand jury in classified documents case In our news wrap Wednesday, a former top aide testified before a federal grand jury about classified documents at former President Trump's Florida estate, a teenager in Virginia was arraigned in a shooting that killed two people and wounded five… Continue watching
Jun 07 Pope Francis admitted to hospital for intestinal surgery under general anesthesia By Nicole Winfield, Maria Cheng, Associated Press The pope was suffering from a "recurrent, painful and worsening" hernia that formed over a previous scar. Continue reading
Apr 26 Pope Francis grants women right to vote at upcoming bishops' meeting By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The unprecedented change reflects Francis' hopes to give women greater decision-making responsibilities and laypeople more say in the life of the Catholic Church. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 3:47 Pope calls for fighters to 'embrace mercy' in visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo By Chris Ocamringa, Jack Ndoole, Tommy Walters Pope Francis has urged an end to the armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo at one of his largest masses ever. The pope is in the Central African nation’s capital, Kinshasa, for a three-day visit to promote peace… Continue watching