Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
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Meet Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda's first wildlife vet and a renowned conservationist
When she came eye-to-eye with a gorilla for the first time, she felt an "instant connection." -
25 years after Good Friday agreement, Boston leaders say it is a model for peace
The agreement ended decades years of violence on the Irish island. -
The royals dropped 'consort' from Queen Camilla's title. What's the big deal?
Buckingham Palace released King Charles' coronation invitation on Tuesday, giving royal watchers much to discuss. The invitation, printed on recycled… -
He felt the slither of a venomous snake in the cockpit — then turned the plane around
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Of all the things to go wrong midair in the cockpit of a plane, finding a poisonous snake under the pilot's seat must surely… -
One-time supporter of Guantánamo's military court now says it was 'doomed'
A former top Bush administration official called that effort "doomed from the start." -
Parisians overwhelmingly vote to expel e-scooters from their streets
PARIS — Parisians have overwhelmingly voted to banish the French capital's ubiquitous for-hire e-scooters from their streets, in a mini-referendum the… -
For Passover, I sent matzo to the Jews of Uganda. They've given me a gift as well
My friend Jacob reaches out to me in Albany, New York, 7,677 miles from his home in Mbale, Uganda. He is seeking matzo for Passover and prayers for his… -
The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass
Finland, which has held the title of happiest country for six years running, is now looking to teach the rest of the world a thing or two. The Nordic…
