Feb 24 Pope Francis shows slight improvement but his condition remains critical, Vatican says By Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests. Continue reading
Feb 24 Vatican announces nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter's Square By Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, and invited Romans and others to join in, as the 88-year-old pontiff battled a complex lung infection and complications. Continue reading
Feb 24 Pope is awake, resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney insufficiency detected By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney insufficiency, the Vatican said. Continue reading
Feb 23 American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi diverts to Rome due to security concern By Associated Press An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi, India, landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern, which later proved to be “non-credible,” the airline said. 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
Feb 20 Pope Francis is out of bed, eating and working at hospital while recovering from pneumonia By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press “If you really want him to rest, you have to hospitalize him,” quipped Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, the archbishop of Marseille, France, referring to Francis' work ethic. Continue reading
Dec 24 Pope Francis kicks off yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's tourism By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press It's a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome. Continue reading
Sep 04 PHOTOS: Lighting strike breaks off marble fragments from Rome's ancient Constantine Arch By Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press A violent thunder and lightning storm that felled trees and flooded streets in the Italian capital damaged the honorary arch late Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Jun 08 Archaeologists find records of Pompeii survivors that reveal how they rebuilt their lives By Steven L. Tuck, The Conversation The story of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is no longer one of annihilation; it also includes the people who managed to escape the city. Continue reading
Dec 25 Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted by failed Christmas swatting attempt, police say By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The Rome Police Department in Georgia quickly verified that the call was a hoax and did not send officers to Greene's house. Continue reading