Apr 21 El Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees By Marcos Aleman, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Venezuela's prosecutor's office responded Sunday night, calling Bukele's statements "cynical" and referred to the Salvadoran leader as a "neofascist."… Continue reading
Apr 21 One of Pope Francis' final meetings before death was with Vance on Easter Sunday By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Francis was sitting in a wheelchair, and his words were inaudible in a video released by the Vatican. Continue reading
Apr 21 Read Pope Francis' death announcement By Associated Press The death of Pope Francis was announced Monday by Cardinal Kevin Farrell. Continue reading
Apr 21 These cardinals are possible contenders to be the next pope By Associated Press There are always front-runners, known as “papabile,” who have at least some of the qualities considered necessary to be pope. Continue reading
Apr 21 A guide to the rites, rituals and ceremonies following the pope's death By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with his wishes. Continue reading
Apr 21 Tributes pour in from around the world to honor Pope Francis after his death By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Many recalled his legacy as the first pope from Latin America, and the first Jesuit to reach the pinnacle of church hierarchy, one who stressed humility over hubris for a Church beset with scandal and indifference. Continue reading
Apr 21 What to know about Pope Francis' death By Vanessa Gera, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press “Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter,” he said Sunday from the same loggia where Jorge Mario Bergoglio was introduced to the world on March 13, 2013 as the 266th pope. Continue reading
Apr 21 How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear weapons. But he upheld it in other areas, such as abortion and celibacy for priests. Continue reading
Apr 21 Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88 Pope Francis charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 5:38 Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking Easter ceasefire as talks to end war drag on By John Yang, Harry Zahn Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for breaking the one-day Easter ceasefire that Putin had declared. The State Department said Sunday that the United States is committed to achieving a “full and comprehensive” ceasefire. John Yang speaks with William… Continue watching