People Gather to Mourn, and Honor, Pope Francis

As church bells tolled across the world, Catholics and non-Catholics alike mourned a pontiff who pushed for change.

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Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests

In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters.

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Lyrids Meteor Shower 2025: How to Watch

Active since last week, the shower is formed from a comet’s debris and is forecast to produce the most fireballs overnight.

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Trump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning

Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among the ideas pitched to Trump aides as they consider plans to try boosting the birthrate.

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Pope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance that further divided it.

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How Francis, a Progressive Pope, Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.

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On Busy Last Day, Pope Francis Met JD Vance and Gave an Easter Blessing

The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.

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How Will a New Pope Be Chosen After Francis’ Death?

Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have remained unchanged for centuries.

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Who Is Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s New De Facto Administrator?

Cardinal Farrell, who holds the position of cardinal chamberlain, or camerlengo in Italian, will run the Holy See’s affairs until a new pope is chosen.

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been floated as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

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