World May 25 Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery By Nicole Winfield, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press
World May 07 Watch 8:31 Rubio attempts to mend relations with Pope Leo in Vatican meeting after Trump's criticisms Secretary of State Rubio on Thursday tried to smooth over another conflict sparked by the Iran war, this one with the pope. A meeting between Rubio and Pope Leo came after Trump repeatedly accused the pontiff of wanting Iran to… By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Daniel Okay, Winston Wilde
Politics May 05 Rubio to meet with Pope Leo in Vatican City amid tensions with Trump The State Department said Monday that Rubio, a Catholic who with this trip will have visited Italy or the Vatican at least three times as the Republican president's top diplomat, would be in Italy on Thursday and Friday. By Matthew Lee, 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
World Mar 17 Vatican appeals tribunal declares mistrial in 'trial of the century' against cardinal Rhe appeals court ruled that Pope Francis and Vatican prosecutors made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment of Cardinal Angelo Becciu and required a new trial. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Mar 13 Peter Thiel brings his lectures on the Antichrist to the Vatican's doorstep By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The invitation-only conference in Rome, from Sunday to Wednesday, has proven so controversial that the Catholic universities initially associated with it have all denied official involvement. Continue reading
Feb 18 War is reducing international law to 'ashes,' Pope Leo laments in Ash Wednesday liturgy By Associated Press In his homily, Leo offered a meditation on sin and said the ashes that Christians receive bear the "weight of a world that is ablaze, of entire cities destroyed by war.”… Continue reading
Feb 16 Vatican expands visitor access at St. Peter's Basilica to mark its 400th anniversary By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican on Monday outlined its plans to make better use of St. Peter’s and better redistribute the millions of people who pass through it each year, while at the same time protecting its artistic treasures. Continue reading
Dec 14 Pope criticizes overcrowding in prisons during special Mass for detainees, guards and families By Nicole Winfield, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press The Vatican said an estimated 6,000 people signed up to participate in the weekend pilgrimage, including representatives from big detention facilities in Italy and prison volunteers, wardens and prison chaplains from 90 countries. Continue reading
Dec 04 Vatican commission again votes against ordaining women as deacons By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons, dealing another setback to Catholic women who hope one day to be able to preside at weddings, baptisms and funerals. Continue reading