World Oct 14 South Americans pray for Pope Leo's recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit By Franklin Briceno, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press
World Oct 14 Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, doctors say His post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said Wednesday. By Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, Associated Press
World Aug 14 Ancient Nero's Bridge reemerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis Named for the former Roman emperor, the bridge once connected Rome’s city center with the Tiber’s right bank. By Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press
World Jun 22 Pope Leo XIV says wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up Pope Leo XIV urged governments to strengthen resources to combat hunger after a severe funding shortfall by the United States and other countries. By Giada Zampano, Associated Press
Politics May 05 WATCH: Rubio addresses Strait of Hormuz efforts, Vatican trip in White House briefing Filling in for the White House press secretary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared behind the podium Tuesday to reiterate that U.S. efforts to reopen the strait is not an offensive operation despite clashes with Iran in the last several… By Associated Press
Mar 16 Pope Leo will accept Liberty Medal in remote broadcast from Rome, forgoing U.S. visit By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia on the eve of July 4 in a remote broadcast from Rome but won’t travel to the U.S. during its 250th birthday celebrations this year. Continue reading
Dec 16 Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts, opens in Rome By David Biller, Associated Press Rome has opened two subway stations. One is deep beneath the Colosseum that mixes the modernity of high-tech transport with artifacts from an ancient era. Continue reading
Nov 04 Rescued worker dies after 11 hours trapped within partially collapsed medieval tower in Rome By David Biller, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press The man, identified as Octav Stroici, died shortly after being rescued late Monday. Continue reading
Jun 07 Thousands march through Rome demanding end to war in Gaza By Giada Zampano, Associated Press The protest attracted a diverse crowd from across the country, including many families with children. According to organizers, up to 300,000 people participated in the rally. Continue reading
May 25 Pope Leo XIV completes formalities to become bishop of Rome, declaring 'I am Roman!' By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman… Continue reading