World Oct 21 Pope reverts to mask-less old ways amid surging coronavirus infections By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Oct 12 4 Swiss Guards test positive as COVID-19 penetrates Vatican The Swiss Guards, the world’s oldest standing army, provide ceremonial guard duty during papal Masses, man the Vatican gates and help protect the 83-year-old Pope Francis. By Associated Press
World Jul 29 Vatican allegedly hacked by China ahead of key talks The alleged attacks by a group called RedDelta began in May with an eye on September talks to renew a provisional agreement on bishop appointments, according to a report Tuesday by the U.S.-based Recorded Future, which tracks state-backed cyber attacks. By Associated Press
Politics Apr 08 Sanders to attend Vatican conference before New York primary WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Friday he will attend a Vatican City conference on social, economic and environmental issues next week, making the symbolic overseas trip ahead of a pivotal New York primary against Hillary Clinton. By Ken Thomas, Associated Press
World Dec 08 VIDEO: Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict launch Holy Year Pope Francis opened the Jubilee of Mercy, a special holy year for Catholics, on Tuesday by speaking of God’s mercy toward sinners. By Larisa Epatko
Dec 22 Watch 5:08 Pope Francis uses Christmas greeting to chide church officials for greed, gossip and getting ahead By PBS NewsHour In remarks for Christmas before the Roman Curia, Pope Francis delivered a scathing review of the behavior of Vatican officials, decrying the "spiritual Alzheimers" that makes them forget their real purpose. Gwen Ifill talks to Kevin Eckstrom of the Religion… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch Looking Ahead to Papal Conclave as Benedict XVI Lifts ‘Weight of the Office’ Looking Ahead to Papal Conclave as Benedict XVI Lifts 'Weight of the Office'… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch Pope Benedict XVI to Step Down; First Papal Resignation in 600 Years Pope Benedict XVI, elected to the papacy in 2005, announced he will step down from his position on Feb. 28. He will be the first pontiff to resign since the 15th century. The pope cited his advanced age and declining… Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch Vatican Tries to Distance Itself from Scandal, ‘Sensitive’ Leaked Documents Vatican Tries to Distance Itself from Scandal, 'Sensitive' Leaked Documents… Continue watching
May 28 Watch Pope’s Butler to Cooperate in Vatican Scandal Inquiry The Vatican scandal deepened Monday when the pope's butler, arrested for allegedly releasing confidential documents last week, said he will cooperate with a Vatican criminal investigation. Margaret Warner and the National Catholic Reporter's John Allen discuss suggestions that a cardinal… Continue watching