The Russian president is seeking to use the event to depict himself as a global leader despite Western efforts to isolate him and a failure to win the war in Ukraine.
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Friday Briefing
The election of the first American pope.
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A Divisive Show of Military Might in Moscow: What to Know
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.
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Europe’s Wind Industry Faces Uncertainty Over Trump’s Policies
Not long ago, the U.S. was seen as a promising market for offshore wind. Now industry executives aren’t making any assumptions.
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‘I Was Stunned’: Watching From Illinois, Pope’s Brother Reflects on History
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.
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What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts
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.
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What Does Pope Leo XIV Do Now?
Here’s a look at his schedule over the next few days.
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An Urgent Question for the Pope: Cubs or Sox?
Fans from both teams seemed to claim him as their own, but his brother had the final answer.
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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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