Who was the American who did the first reading at Francis’ funeral Mass? From conclave to camerlengo, here are key terms used in the papal transition. Francis is buried in a place of solace for ...

"Conclave" the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient papal selection process.

It suggests some resilience amid growing hints from the White House that it is seeking to cut the punitive 145% tariffs levied against China and actively moving to secure other agreements.

Trump, in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, met briefly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican.

All Ukrainian troops have been forced from parts of Russia’s Kursk region, which Moscow lost control of last year to a surprise Ukrainian incursion, Russia’s top general said ...