May 06 How does the movie 'Conclave' compare to the real thing? Here's what experts say By Dan Cooney 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. Continue reading
May 06 'We need a superman!' Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Although they come from 70 different countries, the 133 cardinal electors seem fundamentally united in insisting that they need to find a pope who can be both a pastor and a teacher, a bridge who can unite the church and… 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
Apr 25 How Pope Francis' tomb and final tribute will reflect his 'humble' life By Giada Zampano, Associated Press Around 40 people — homeless, prisoners, migrants and transgender people — will salute the pope holding a white rose, just before his burial. Continue reading
Apr 16 Iran confirms that 2nd round of nuclear talks with the U.S. will be in Rome By Jon Gambrell, Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Iran confirmed Wednesday that the next round of nuclear talks with the United States this weekend will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiations would be held. Continue reading
Apr 14 AP report: Second round of Iran nuclear talks set for Saturday as Trump criticizes Iran for 'tapping us along' By Maria Grazia Murru, Associated Press President Donald Trump complained Monday about the pace of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran as the two countries start a new round of pivotal negotiations. Continue reading
Mar 10 Pope takes part in Vatican's spiritual retreat as he recovers from pneumonia in hospital By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis followed the Vatican’s weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia and looked ahead to the 12th anniversary of his election amid questions about what the future of his papacy might… Continue reading
Mar 03 Vatican says Pope Francis suffered new breathing crises By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The crises were a new setback in what has become a more than two-week battle by the 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed, to overcome a complex respiratory infection. Continue reading
Feb 28 Pope inhaled vomit after coughing fit, in setback from pneumonia recovery By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The development marked a setback in what had been two successive days of increasingly upbeat reports from doctors treating Francis at Rome’s Gemelli hospital since Feb. 14. Continue reading
Feb 25 Pope Francis was well enough to hold meetings at the hospital, the Vatican says By Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press The Vatican's Tuesday noon bulletin announced that Francis had approved decrees for two new saints and five people for beatification. Continue reading