Updated: Pope decries 'vile' attack on Syrians in Easter address
Sunday, 16 April 2017, 11:18
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Tens of thousands of faithful are braving heavy security checks for a place in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican as Pope Francis celebrates Easter Sunday Mass. Many more tourists, pilgrims and...
Polls open in Turkey's historic referendum on reforms
Sunday, 16 April 2017, 10:14
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Polling stations for Turkey's historic referendum opened Sunday, when voters are set to decide on the future of their country: Whether to approve or reject reforms that would concentrate power in the...
Pope denounces corruption, injustices that 'crucify' dignity
Sunday, 16 April 2017, 07:24
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Pope Francis on Saturday denounced how migrants, the poor and marginalized see their "human dignity crucified" every day through injustice and corruption, and urged the faithful in an Easter Vigil...
Death of last person born in 1800s: Italy's Emma Morano dies at 117
Saturday, 15 April 2017, 19:23
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
An Italian doctor says Emma Morano, at 117 the world's oldest person, has died in her home in northern Italy. Dr. Carlo Bava told The Associated Press by telephone that Morano's caretaker called...