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
Jun 26 Big Pride parade in Paris; Turkish police stop marchers By Frances D'Emilio, John Leicester, Associated Press Authorities have banned Istanbul Pride events since 2015, citing public security, and more recently, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The Cumhuriyet newspaper said at least 25 people were detained. Continue reading
Apr 04 In Easter speech, pope calls wars in pandemic 'scandalous' By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Pope Francis in his traditional Easter Sunday address denounced as “scandalous” how armed conflicts continue to rage even as the coronavirus pandemic has triggered severe social and economic suffering and swollen the ranks of the poor. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 5:28 Pandemic turns Holy Week celebrations empty and silent By Sabina Castelfranco The coronavirus pandemic has made this year’s Holy Week one like never before. With stricken Italy extending a nationwide lockdown into May, Pope Francis has been holding services only via TV and online. And in Israel, the sacred sites of… Continue watching