Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Major Strike Against Him: Being American

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.

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The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing

The private Catholic university in the suburbs of Philadelphia has a new most famous alumnus.

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American church leaders signal support for Leo XIV and for continuation of Francis’ priorities.

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Pope Leo XIV Is From Chicago. Is He a Cubs or a White Sox Fan?

Fans from both teams seemed to claim him as their own, but his brother had the final answer.

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The Knicks Beat the Celtics (Again), and New York City Loves It

Few experts gave the Knicks a chance to beat the champion Boston Celtics — except for the devoted fans who packed the street outside Madison Square Garden.

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Former Model Testifies That Weinstein Molested Her When She Was 16

Kaja Sokola told jurors that she had come to New York seeking stardom. She encountered Harvey Weinstein in a club and met him for lunch. Then, she said, he took advantage of her.

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A Year Ago, Columbia Security Was Hands-Off at a Protest. Not This Time.

When demonstrators occupied the university’s main library on Wednesday, campus security forces intervened aggressively. The occupation ended with arrests hours later.

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Trump Nominates Former N.E.A. Chair to Head Embattled Arts Agency

The president nominated Mary Anne Carter to lead the National Endowment for the Arts, which his budget calls for eliminating and which has been withdrawing grants from arts groups.

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Trump drops his nominee for U.S. attorney in Washington after Republicans balk.

Senate Republicans had signaled that they would reject Mhim over concerns about his fitness to hold such an important prosecutorial post.

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New Joint Chiefs Chairman Picks a Friendly Crowd for His Debut

Gen. Dan Caine, who spoke at a special operations conference, has kept a low profile since assuming the military’s top job.

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