VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Benedict is resigning at the end of this month, making him the first pontiff to leave the papacy in nearly 600 years.
The 85-year-old Benedict announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals on this morning, saying that "my strengths due to an advanced age are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry."
The pope told cardinals, "I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only by words and deeds but no less with prayer and suffering."
Benedict calls his choice "a decision of great importance for the life of the church."
After closing earlier this year, four local men decided to buy the Radford theater. They are investing thousands of dollars in renovations and expect to finish the project in mid-June.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:18:29 GMT
After closing earlier this year, four local men decided to buy the Radford theater. They are investing thousands of dollars in renovations and expect to finish the project in mid-June.
After closing earlier this year, four local men decided to buy the Radford theater. They are investing thousands of dollars in renovations and expect to finish the project in mid-June.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:03:30 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than...
Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:42:31 GMT
An investigation is underway in Rocky Mount involving the death of a three month old baby, according the Rocky Mount Police Chief, David Cundiff. Chief Cundiff said the three month old died Sunday and
The three month old died Sunday and appeared to have suffered trauma, though police are awaiting autopsy results
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:04:45 GMT
Sheriff Kevin Hall says after 24-year old Ashley Rodriguez didn't show up for work Monday morning they did a welfare check and talked to her husband, Manuel Rodriguez a couple times.
Visitation and funeral for Ashley Kimberlin Rodriguez also set
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:47:29 GMT
An anniversary program with a moment of silence will be held tonight in Joplin, Missouri to mark the deadly EF-5 tornado there two years ago today. It will be held at 5:41 local time, the exact time the
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:37:50 GMT
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from
A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:13:26 GMT
The WSLS crew is heading out on the road with God's Pit Crew Wednesday morning. The group helps people across the nation during times of crisis and devastation. They've responded to more than 60 disasters
The group has responded to more than 60 disasters in 22 states and four countries. The founder say this may one of the biggest challenges yet.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:13:03 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.Danville based God's Pit Crew will join WSLS and
Randy Johnson of GPC describes this as a massive relief effort, and a "Katrina moment."
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:18:29 GMT
After closing earlier this year, four local men decided to buy the Radford theater. They are investing thousands of dollars in renovations and expect to finish the project in mid-June.
After closing earlier this year, four local men decided to buy the Radford theater. They are investing thousands of dollars in renovations and expect to finish the project in mid-June.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:29:32 GMT
Habitat for humanity volunteers are used to building homes but this week, they're tearing them down. "All of the appliances," said Habitat for Humanity New River Valley Executive Director Shelley Fortier.
Habitat for Humanity hosting first "unbuild" in New River Valley.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:47:29 GMT
An anniversary program with a moment of silence will be held tonight in Joplin, Missouri to mark the deadly EF-5 tornado there two years ago today. It will be held at 5:41 local time, the exact time the
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
