Remembering Francis’ visit to Indonesia and East Timor.

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Francis made climate change a central concern of his papacy.

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U.S. Catholics, and some Protestants, mourn a pope who ‘tried to understand.’

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Francis transformed the inner workings of the church.

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Trump and Francis Had Sharply Different Views, and Sharp Disagreements

The pope and the president remade the Catholic church and American politics in their outsider images, but their relationship was defined by their remarkable clashes.

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Canadians Confront News Void on Facebook and Instagram as Election Nears

After Meta blocked news from its platforms in Canada, hyperpartisan and misleading content from popular right-wing Facebook pages such as Canada Proud has filled the gap.

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‘Conclave’ Offers a Glimpse Inside the Secretive Process of Choosing a Pope

Papal experts have lauded the Oscar-nominated film as one of the more accurate depictions of the closed-door Vatican gathering.

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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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