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September 17, 2015

'Unprecedented' security for Pope despite no credible threats

New York Police Department barricades are seen Sept. 9 near the residence of Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Vatican nuncio to the United Nations, in New York City's Upper East Side community. The barricades will be used for security purposes when Pope Francis stays with Archbishop Auza during his visit to New York Sept. 24-26.

WASHINGTON - Less than a week before Pope Francis begins his highly anticipated trip to the United States, Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy said Sept. 16 there are no credible threats against the pontiff.

Published in International
August 21, 2015

Popemobile shipped to U.S. ahead of Pope’s arrival

Pope Francis greets the crowd from his popemobile, a Jeep Wrangler, as he arrives in Quito, Ecuador, July 5. The pontiff will use the same model during his visit to the United States in September.

VATICAN CITY - More than a month before Pope Francis was scheduled to arrive in the United States, his ride landed on U.S. shores.

Published in Vatican
June 24, 2014

Sudanese woman rearrested with family at airport

Sudanese woman rearrested with family at airport

KHARTOUM, Sudan - Meriam Ibrahim, a Catholic woman originally sentenced to death for marrying a Christian, was released from prison June 23, but apprehended again the next day at the Khartoum airport with her husband, who is a U.S. citizen, and their two children, her lawyer said.

Published in International