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On climate change, the new pope is likely to match Francis’ focus.
Can Pope Leo XIV Keep U.S. Citizenship?
He now leads a sovereign nation, Vatican City, and the U.S. State Department says that for an American to retain citizenship as a foreign head of state can “raise complex questions of international law.”
El Salvador Put Trump Deportees Behind Bars. Now Their Families Are Suing.
A lawsuit filed with the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights seeks the release of Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States and jailed in a notorious Salvadoran prison.
Pope Leo is a friar in the Order of St. Augustine. Why does that matter?
A Decade-Long Search for a Battery That Can End the Gasoline Era
Can a small Massachusetts start-up perfect a battery that would make electric vehicles cheaper and more convenient than conventional cars?
Pope Leo XIV Said He Would Continue a “Synodal Church.” What Does That Mean?
When the pope was chosen, two tailors in Rome were ready.
Pope Leo’s work with migrants is another link to Francis.
Peru Celebrates Pope Leo XIV and Claims Him as Their Own
From delivering help to flood-ravaged regions to singing Christmas songs to blessing babies, Pope Leo XIV tried to be a cleric of the people in Peru.
Panasonic to Cut 10,000 Jobs in Major Overhaul
The Japanese technology conglomerate plans to shed underperforming businesses and shift its focus to new areas of growth.
Ordinary Indians are feeling jittery about the escalating conflict.
No one has a clear idea about how far the new fight with Pakistan might lead — into their country, or even into their own homes.
What We Know About the Terrorist Groups India Said It Targeted
India has accused Pakistan of continuing to support Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad. Pakistan has rejected those claims.
Trump Suggests Openness to Slashing China Tariffs Ahead of Trade Talks
The president said reducing tariffs to 80 percent from the current 145 percent “sounds right,” as U.S. and Chinese negotiators prepare to meet in Switzerland.
Here are 7 divisive issues confronting the new pope.
Indian Defense Firm Says It Did Not Resell U.K. Technology to Russia
Hindustan Aeronautics, a major trading partner for a Russian arms agency, said that sensitive British technology stayed in India.
Leo XIV helped his credentials by serving in a key Vatican post, experts say.
Trump Says U.S. Will Impose More Sanctions on Russia if It Does Not Agree to an Extended Truce
President Trump made his threat in a post on Truth Social that came after a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
Live Updates: Leo XIV Vows to Lift Up ‘Ordinary People’ in 1st Mass as Pope
The American-born pontiff called for “missionary outreach” by the Roman Catholic Church to help heal the “wounds that afflict our society.” He will soon face difficult decisions about the church’s direction.
Live Updates: India-Pakistan Conflict Intensifies Into Most Expansive in Decades
Both countries reportedly aimed attacks at each other’s territories well beyond their disputed Kashmir border.
Amid Blockade, Trump and Israel Mull Divisive Aid Plan For Gaza
Two months after Israel blocked all aid to Gaza, U.S. and Israeli officials are considering a new food distribution plan. The U.N. says it is unworkable.
After the Blast
Exploring a photograph of the aftermath of a deadly airstrike at a Gaza City restaurant.
Changing patterns in arms suppliers reveal shifting alignments.
Pope Leo XIV overcame an old taboo: Being American.
Britain’s Roller-Coaster Ride to a Trade Deal With Trump
At times during weeks of thorny negotiations, the efforts of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government seemed destined to fail.
2 Men Found Guilty of Felling Britain’s Sycamore Gap Tree
Prosecutors said the men had committed the “act of deliberate and mindless criminal damage” together and filmed it on a cellphone.
A Tension Unlike Anything Felt in Decades
A reporter recalling a war from his childhood finds the fear familiar, but the weapons more high-tech and the fog of disinformation far thicker.
Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaner Refugees to U.S. Next Week
The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the virtual shutdown of all other refugee admissions.
‘Justice for Cwecwe’: Report of a Child’s Rape Enrages South Africans
A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.
Here is the latest.
Trade War Shock Is Scrambling China’s Exports
Shipments of goods out of China slumped in April, including a big decline in exports to the United States, as President Trump imposed sky-high tariffs.
What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts
Pope Leo XIII, who served from 1878 to 1903, led the church into the modern world, emphasizing its moral authority beyond national boundaries. He defended the rights of working people and affirmed the value of science.
John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values
From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle of the road” but not afraid to speak his mind.
What Does Pope Leo XIV Do Now? Here’s a Look at His Upcoming Schedule.
Here’s a look at his schedule over the next few days.
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