When Pope Francis Touched New Yorkers’ Hearts
The pope visited the city in 2015, making stops that included Madison Square Garden, Central Park and a Harlem school.
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Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless
As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost. Who can play that role now?
Russia and Ukraine, Under Trump Pressure, Signal Openness to Direct Talks
Both the Kremlin and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine suggested this week that they would be open to direct negotiations, making new but tentative diplomatic overtures as President Trump pushes for a peace deal. Mr. Zelensky said on social …
Syria Makes Rare Arrests of Palestinian Militant Group Leaders
The arrests marked a pendulum swing for the government. Under the Assad regime, Syria served as a base of operations for several Palestinian armed factions.
Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize
Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment over military spending.
The Landscape Is Centuries Old. The Crime Is More Modern.
In rural England, increasingly sophisticated farming equipment has become a target for thieves, adding to pressure on farming communities.
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
The funeral will take place on Saturday. The process to choose his successor will come next.
For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was my pick to be elected pope. I was wrong. It was 2005, and the Argentine cardinal, a South American Jesuit known for riding the bus, ticked many of the boxes that church experts told me needed to be …
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
Brice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now is set to lead the oil-rich country for the next seven years.
The Musicians Who Knew a Malian Rock Star Pay Tribute to His Legacy
African music lost one of its titans last week with the death of Amadou Bagayoko, a guitarist who recorded with American rock stars, performed at the Nobel concert for Barack Obama, and became a national icon in his home, Mali. With his wife, the …