Robert Francis Prevost, Now Leo XIV, Is First American Pope
Fri, 09 May 2025 03:55:08 +0000 Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. He greeted his new followers by saying, “Peace be with you.”: Who Is Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV
Thu, 08 May 2025 21:28:05 +0000 Here’s what to know about Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday as the first American pope.: For Keir Starmer, a U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement Will Count as a Win
Thu, 08 May 2025 16:36:28 +0000 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spent months nurturing his relationship with President Trump. That may have just paid off.: Overnight Clashes Strain Diplomacy Efforts for India and Pakistan
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:01:27 +0000 Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for “immediate de-escalation” as he spoke with leaders from both countries.: Putin and Xi Rebuke U.S. and Vow to Strengthen Ties
Fri, 09 May 2025 00:15:20 +0000 The two leaders, meeting in Moscow, rejected what they described as Washington’s attempt to contain them. They also hailed their friendship.: Europe Alone and in Shock on V-E Day
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Thu, 08 May 2025 20:49:09 +0000 Over the past few months, an Israeli military operation has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians in West Bank cities. Some Palestinians fear it may be laying the ground to annex the territory.: In Israel’s Demolition Path, West Bank Residents Pack Up Their Lives
Thu, 08 May 2025 13:23:43 +0000 A monthslong Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank has displaced tens of thousands of people. Some are now learning they may not return.: Russia’s Military Show of Strength Masks Economic and Diplomatic Cracks
Thu, 08 May 2025 13:59:13 +0000 The annual Moscow parade marking victory over Nazi Germany is expected to be the largest in years, with world leaders in attendance, as the Kremlin tries to link that triumph to the war in Ukraine.: Victory Day in Russian-Occupied Ukraine: A Muted Celebration
Thu, 08 May 2025 12:35:54 +0000 Events to mark the holiday in the occupied territories seem to be an effort to show Russian control of land it has captured.: E.U. Unveils Plan for Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Products, if Negotiations Fail
Thu, 08 May 2025 17:06:45 +0000 Boeing and big American food producers could end up in the cross-hairs if the bloc follows through on its threat to impose tariffs on more American goods.: How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
Thu, 08 May 2025 18:31:25 +0000 The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power and relationships to bedevil its old enemy.: Chelsea F.C. Ends Inquiry Into Bullying Allegations Without Sharing Findings
Thu, 08 May 2025 19:28:26 +0000 The Premier League soccer team had committed to overhauling its culture, but employees are still looking for an acknowledgment of remorse.: Denmark Outraged by Report of Increased Spying in Greenland
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:38:05 +0000 Officials summoned the American ambassador to express its displeasure after the Trump Administration was said be ratcheting up surveillance.: Russia’s Victory Day Parade: What to Know.
Fri, 09 May 2025 04:01:19 +0000 A huge parade in the Russian capital to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, attended by leaders of more than 20 countries, comes amid faltering attempts to end the war in Ukraine.: ‘Justice for Cwecwe’: Report of a Child’s Rape Enrages South Africans
Fri, 09 May 2025 04:01:08 +0000 A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.: Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaner Refugees to U.S. Next Week
Fri, 09 May 2025 04:00:54 +0000 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.: John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values
Fri, 09 May 2025 02:11:49 +0000 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’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts
Fri, 09 May 2025 01:39:03 +0000 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.: What Does Pope Leo XIV Do Now? Here’s a Look at His Upcoming Schedule.
Fri, 09 May 2025 00:59:13 +0000 Here’s a look at his schedule over the next few days.: Peru rejoices over the new pope and claims him as their own.
Fri, 09 May 2025 00:51:40 +0000: Pope Leo XIV Is From Chicago. Is He a Cubs or a White Sox Fan?
Fri, 09 May 2025 01:09:37 +0000 Fans from both teams seemed to claim him as their own, but his brother had the final answer.: American church leaders signal support for Leo XIV and for the continuation of Francis’ priorities.
Fri, 09 May 2025 00:20:13 +0000: The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing
Thu, 08 May 2025 23:41:26 +0000 The private Catholic university in the suburbs of Philadelphia has a new most famous alumnus.: Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Major Strike Against Him: Being American
Fri, 09 May 2025 02:55:20 +0000 Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church.: Joseph Nye, Political Scientist Who Extolled ‘Soft Power,’ Dies at 88
Thu, 08 May 2025 21:51:46 +0000 He coined the term, arguing that a country’s global influence can’t be built on military might alone. Diplomats around the world paid heed.: World leaders offer Pope Leo XIV wishes for peace and unity.
Thu, 08 May 2025 21:36:29 +0000: Friday Briefing: The First American Pope
Thu, 08 May 2025 21:01:11 +0000 Plus, Tate Modern turns 25.: A fact sheet on the first American pope, Leo XIV.
Fri, 09 May 2025 00:03:10 +0000: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s Rise to Become Pope Leo XIV
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:53:38 +0000 Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was born in Chicago and gradually rose through the ranks of the Roman Catholic Church.: ‘JD Vance Is Wrong’: The Pope Appears Uneasy With Trump Immigration Policies
Thu, 08 May 2025 23:59:18 +0000 Before Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became pope, a social media account under his name shared criticisms of the Trump administration’s positions on immigration.: Americans Celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the First Pontiff From the U.S.
Fri, 09 May 2025 01:41:50 +0000 Across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike greeted the news of the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with reverence and satisfaction.: For the faithful in St. Peter’s Square, confusion and shock gave way to relief.
Thu, 08 May 2025 23:21:32 +0000: Read the Full Transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s First Speech
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:43:39 +0000 The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.: Here’s the latest.
Thu, 08 May 2025 21:37:43 +0000: U.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:33:25 +0000 It would be harder for insurers and scientists to study wildfires, storms and other “billion dollar disasters,” which are growing more frequent as the planet warms.: The Real Stars of the Papal Conclave: Seagulls
Thu, 08 May 2025 18:04:35 +0000 Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope.: The Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Thu, 08 May 2025 23:36:49 +0000 Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square — and around the world — to see who had been elected as Pope Francis’ successor.: Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Took a Global Route to the Top Post
Thu, 08 May 2025 22:28:07 +0000 Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his life outside the United States.: How Does a Pope Choose His Name?
Fri, 09 May 2025 01:47:22 +0000 When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also signal the direction a pontificate might take.: The pope’s first words from the balcony will set expectations for his papacy.
Thu, 08 May 2025 17:12:31 +0000: After White Smoke Signals a New Pope, What Happens Next?
Thu, 08 May 2025 16:17:58 +0000 A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.: Older cardinals can’t vote in the conclave, but they have thoughts on the proceedings.
Thu, 08 May 2025 16:15:27 +0000: Sewage Sludge Fertilizer From Maryland? Virginians Say No Thanks.
Thu, 08 May 2025 18:35:06 +0000 Maryland has restricted use of the toxic fertilizer. A plan to send more to Virginia has sparked fears of contaminated farms and fisheries.: Intelligence Agencies Increase Focus on Greenland, U.S. Officials Say
Thu, 08 May 2025 16:52:42 +0000 A growing number of reports about the island have been included in information circulated in the executive branch and Congress, officials said.: If you want to be pope, it helps not to act like it.
Thu, 08 May 2025 15:30:04 +0000: Trump Officials Ask Texas Court to End Protections for Lesser Prairie Chicken
Thu, 08 May 2025 17:23:39 +0000 The lesser prairie chicken, known for the males’ quirky courtship dance, inhabits grasslands sought-after by farming and energy developers.: The Sistine Chapel hasn’t always been home to the conclave.
Thu, 08 May 2025 14:50:29 +0000: Age Could Help to Decide the Next Pope
Thu, 08 May 2025 14:02:21 +0000: Here are 7 key issues dividing the Roman Catholic Church.
Thu, 08 May 2025 13:18:08 +0000: How Accurate Is the Movie ‘Conclave’?
Fri, 09 May 2025 00:22:19 +0000: Mississippi Man Is Charged With Stalking Jennifer Aniston
Thu, 08 May 2025 12:07:21 +0000 Prosecutors said that Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, drove through the front gate of Ms. Aniston’s home on Monday after stalking her for nearly two years.: After black smoke at noon, the crowd in St. Peter’s hopes for white smoke at night.
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:41:24 +0000: A call for ‘unity’ in the conclave sounds divisive to some.
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:29:09 +0000: Documentary Identifies Israeli Soldier as Shooter of Palestinian American Journalist
Thu, 08 May 2025 10:59:54 +0000 After Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in 2022, the Israeli military never revealed the identity of the soldier who fired at her. A documentary said it had confirmed his name.: A convent asks people to spiritually adopt a voting cardinal.
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:57:12 +0000: Merz and Germany’s New Government Face a Tricky Challenge: an AfD-Led Opposition
Thu, 08 May 2025 12:43:42 +0000 Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition is weighing how to confront the Alternative for Germany party, which has been rising in the polls.: Crowds begin to gather in St. Peter’s Square.
Thu, 08 May 2025 08:21:47 +0000: No Phones, No Internet: The Vote for a New Pope Is Held in Extreme Secrecy
Thu, 08 May 2025 05:29:02 +0000: How Long Will the Conclave Take?
Thu, 08 May 2025 13:11:19 +0000 There is no formal time limit for cardinals to elect a pope. Past papal selections have lasted from a few hours to three years.: Here’s the latest.
Thu, 08 May 2025 17:27:13 +0000: Thursday Briefing
Thu, 08 May 2025 04:59:09 +0000 Tensions between India and Pakistan.: Agatha Christie, Who Died in 1976, Will See You in Class
Thu, 08 May 2025 07:39:26 +0000 An avatar of the long-dead British novelist is “teaching” an online writing course. But do we want to learn from a digital prosthetic built by artificial intelligence?