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An ailing Pope Francis tells the public he's better than a day earlier but has aides read speeches
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis presided at his weekly audience with the public at the Vatican, but he said that he's still unwell and asked an aide to read his remarks for him on Wednesday, a day after canceling an overseas trip. Francis, who will turn 87 on Dec. 17 and had part...
Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation and will scale back some appointments, but he doesn’t have pneumonia or fever, the Vatican said Monday. Francis himself on Sunday revealed that he was suffering from the inflammation...
Pope Francis says he has a lung inflammation but will go to Dubai this week for a climate conference
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday revealed that he has a lung inflammation but will go later this week to Dubai to address the climate change conference. Francis skipped his weekly Sunday appearance at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after the Vatican...
Thousands rally in Italy over violence against women after woman's killing that outraged the country
ROME (AP) — Tens of thousands took to the streets of Italy’s main cities on Saturday to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, just as an Italian man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend was extradited from Germany. The slaying of 22-year-old...
Prosecutors ask to effectively close case against top Italian, WHO officials over COVID-19 response
ROME (AP) — Rome prosecutors asked a judge Thursday to effectively close an investigation into Italian and U.N. health officials over Italy’s 2020 COVID-19 response without charges, on the grounds that no crimes were committed, a lawyer said. Rome prosecutors Claudia Terracina...
Venice rolls out day-tripper fee to try to regulate mass crowds on peak weekends
ROME (AP) — Venice authorities on Thursday unveiled a pilot program to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.45) apiece to enter the fragile lagoon city on peak weekends next year in an effort to reduce crowds, encourage longer visits and improve the quality of life for residents. The...
More than 200 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial involving the 'ndrangheta crime syndicate
LAMEZIA TERME, Italy (AP) — An Italian tribunal on Monday convicted 207 people and sentenced them to a combined 2,100 years in prison on charges related to their membership in Italy’s ’ndrangheta organized crime syndicate, one of the world’s most powerful, extensive and wealthy...
Pop art to ballet, reach for a coffee-table read when choosing holiday gifts
NEW YORK (AP) — A good book packs power. A good book thoughtfully chosen as a gift can add a layer of joy. The holidays are a great time to track down just the right coffee table reads for loved ones. There's a wide array this time of year. Some options: “Slim...
For this group of trans women, the pope and his message of inclusivity are a welcome change
TORVAIANICA, Italy (AP) — Pope Francis’ recent gesture of welcome for transgender Catholics has resonated strongly in this working class, seaside town south of Rome, where a community of trans women has found help and hope through a remarkable relationship with the pontiff forged during the...
Ludvig Aberg with another 61 wins at Sea Island to cap amazing 6 months as a pro
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Ludvig Aberg added to his astonishing second half of the year when he closed with a second straight 9-under 61 on Sunday to win the RSM Classic, his first PGA Tour title to go along with a European tour victory and a winning debut in the Ryder Cup. And...
