Pope following Vatican’s spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia in hospital
Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from ...
Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
Pope thanks volunteers for ‘miracle of tenderness’ as another Holy Year event passes without him
For the fourth Sunday in a row, the pope will not appear for his weekly noon blessing, though the Vatican planned to ...
Top scoring samba schools return to Rio’s Sambadrome for champion’s parade
The six top-scoring samba schools from Rio’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for one final parade, showcasing their elaborate costumes and live samba music.
Jordan hosts meeting of Syria and its neighbours to discuss security, reconstruction and refugees
Jordan hosted a meeting on Sunday with officials from Syria's neighbouring countries to discuss security, reconstruction and the voluntary return of Syrian refugees.