Pope Francis dies at 88

[ad_1] ROME (NEXSTAR) — Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, has long battled health problems, especially bouts of acute bronchitis in winter. Pope Francis smiles at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at…

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Pope Francis Dead at 88

Pope Francis Dead at 88

[ad_1] The Catholic Church has lost its leader. Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio) died on April 21 at age 88, the Vatican confirmed. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement, obtained by NBC News. “He taught us to…

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What happens now that Pope Francis has died?

What happens now that Pope Francis has died?

[ad_1] Pope Francis’ death will now set in motion the Catholic church’s elaborate and centuries-old procedure for electing a new pontiff. The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals that come into play in the coming weeks to ensure the transfer of power to the new pope after the old one dies. From the mourning period to…

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Trump praised for being ‘exceedingly warm’ to Dr. Oz’s granddaughter, 11, who fainted during Oval Office presser

Trump praised for being ‘exceedingly warm’ to Dr. Oz’s granddaughter, 11, who fainted during Oval Office presser

[ad_1] Dr. Mehmet Oz’s granddaughter is on the mend after she fainted during a press event at the White House Friday — with the 11-year-old’s mother thanking President Trump for his compassion during the brief medical scare. The celebrity physician turned Centers for Medicare & Medicaid boss said his granddaughter, Philomena, swiftly recovered with some…

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Stagecoach 2025: How to Watch the Festival Live

Stagecoach 2025: How to Watch the Festival Live

[ad_1] Saddle up for music. After all, the 2025 Stagecoach Festival is kicking off on April 25, with some of country music’s biggest acts hitting the stage for a three-day concert. Just like its sister festival Coachella, this year’s extravaganza will also be held at the Empire Polo Club fields in Indio, Calif. But you…

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New Orleans commission orders rehiring of fired city council clerk after finding her alleged sexual harassment didn’t harm productivity

New Orleans commission orders rehiring of fired city council clerk after finding her alleged sexual harassment didn’t harm productivity

[ad_1] A New Orleans commission has ordered the city council to rehire a clerk who had been fired over alleged sexual harassment in the workplace because it determined her actions didn’t harm the office’s “efficient operation.” Former Clerk of Council Lora Johnson was fired last year after the New Orleans City Council determined that she…

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APD investigates homicide in east Austin

APD investigates homicide in east Austin

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it is conducting a homicide investigation in east Austin in the 2600 block of Aldrich Street on Sunday night, according to a social media post. APD did not provide any additional details, but said a media briefing will take place tonight. This is a developing story.…

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