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David Willey

What Do You Call a Pope After He Resigns?

After much conjecture we now know how to address Pope Benedict after he retires. This morning the Vatican announced he will be called “emeritus pope,” and will continue to wear white. This is one of the more straightforward elements in what’s proving to be a complicated transition. And it has made has been complicated further […]

The Colorful and Scandalous Career of Silvio Berlusconi

S&P Downgrades Italy

The World

New developments in decades old child sex abuse scandal

Global Politics
The World

In the Eyes of the Pope, Profit as Sin

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Mr. Diaz Goes To The Vatican

Global Politics

President Obama has nominated Miguel Diaz, a Cuban-American theology professor from Minnesota, as the new ambassador to the Vatican. If confirmed by the Senate, Diaz will be the first Latino to fill this post. The BBC’s David Willey joins us with more.

The World

Pope Benedict’s Pilgrimage of Peace to Israel

Global Politics

Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Israel today after spending three days in neighboring Jordan. But the Pope’s visit is not without controversy. For more we turn to the BBC’s Rome correspondent and Pope watcher, David Willey.

The World

Vatican and U.S. not seeing eye to eye on ambassadors

Global Politics

Our partners, the BBC, are reporting that the Vatican has informally vetoed three of Obama’s potential nominees for U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. For more we turn to David Willey, Rome correspondent for the BBC.

The World

Italians comb through rubble after quake amid aftershocks

Environment

As residents of the central Italian city L’Aquila slept on Sunday, a deadly earthquake hit the surrounding region. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi declared a state of emergency for the Abruzzo region, approximately 60 miles from Rome.

The World

Devastating earthquake hits Italy

Environment

As residents of the central Italian city L’Aquila slept, a deadly earthquake hit the surrounding region, killing at least 50 people. For more we turn to the BBC’s Rome Correspondent David Willey.