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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When Natural Disasters Hit, People With Disabilities Feel Them ‘First and Worst’

Having a plan in case you need to evacuate or lose power is essential. Here’s how to make one.

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How to Bird-Watch: A Traveler’s Guide

Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Legacy of Pope Francis’s Business Diplomacy

As pontiff, Francis sought to build bridges with global corporate leaders, who sought audiences with him — but also to remind them about the need to look out for the poor.

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Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments

They’re seeing their credit scores drop, which will make it more difficult to buy a car or rent a home. And that has implications for the already slowing economy.

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Does Bond No. 9’s “Greenpoint” Perfume Smell Like Gentrification?

When luxury condos and artisanal bakeries move into New York City neighborhoods, Bond No. 9 sometimes follows.

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1,200 Sign Up for a Manhattan Town Hall

Two Democratic politicians said they had scheduled the town hall to hear from their constituents who are angry at Trump administration policies.

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