Pope denounces corruption, injustices that 'crucify' dignity
Sunday, 16 April 2017, 07:24
Last update: about 11 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 11 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...
'Modest' 90th birthday party for retired pope Benedict XVI
Saturday, 15 April 2017, 17:06
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
A "modest" 90th birthday party is being planned for Benedict XVI, who stunned the Catholic Church by resigning as pope in 2013. His personal secretary and long-time aide, Monsignor Georg...
UK police looking into 'hate crime' claim about Sun column
Saturday, 15 April 2017, 14:22
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
A complaint from Liverpool's mayor has sparked police to investigate whether a column in The Sun newspaper constituted a hate crime. Mayor Joe Anderson called for Kelvin MacKenzie to be fired...
Russia says it won't broadcast Eurovision Song Contest
Saturday, 15 April 2017, 11:02
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
Russia's Channel One says it will not broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest in Russia after Ukraine, which hosts the contest this year, has barred the Russian entrant from traveling to the...
North Korea rolls out missiles, other weaponry at parade
Saturday, 15 April 2017, 07:05
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
North Korea rolled out intercontinental ballistic missiles and other military hardware at a massive parade on Saturday to celebrate the birthday of the country's late founder, as third-generation...