Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a Vatican outsider, but his experience in a region sacred to three major religions may give him an edge.
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Bombed by Russia, Odesa Now Wages a Cultural Battle
A push to rename streets and remove statues associated with imperial Russia is dividing Odesa, whose identity is tied up in its history.
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Monday Briefing
The Anti-Trump bump.
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Tras la pista de los miles de soldados rusos desaparecidos
Rusia carece de cualquier esfuerzo formal y organizado para llevar el registro de las legiones de soldados desaparecidos. Esto deja a menudo a los familiares en el limbo, valiéndose por sí mismos con escasa información gubernamental.
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Romanian Nationalist Wins First Round of Presidential Voting
George Simion bucked a recent trend of voters around the world punishing candidates seen as friendly to President Trump.
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Days Before Conclave, Cardinals in Rome Pitch Messages to the Pews
Some papal contenders offered hints in Sunday Masses at what kind of pope they might want, or want to be.
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More American Air Defense Is on the Way to Help Ukraine
A Patriot air-defense system is moving from Israel to Ukraine, and Western allies are discussing the logistics of getting Germany or Greece to send another.
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As Gaza Siege Grinds On, Gazan Children Go Hungry and Patients Die
It has been more than 60 days since Israel ordered a halt to all humanitarian aid entering Gaza — no food, fuel or even medicine. As the phone calls pour in, Muneer Alboursh, the director general of Gaza’s health ministry, is running out of answers …
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A Conclave Like No Other
There are so many unfamiliar faces, cardinals are wearing name tags. The Vatican guesthouse for out-of-towners coming to choose the next pope is overbooked. Daily Vatican meetings have taken on the feel of theological speed-dating sessions. “The …
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