Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’
For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war…
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South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after…
Trump’s ‘Triumphal Arch’ Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It
The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern.
Who’s Winning the Cash Race in 9 Top Senate Contests?
Money from Democratic donors has flowed into the coffers of the party’s top Senate candidates — especially its nominee in…
Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran to Keep Peace Talks Alive
The diplomacy came as the White House dismissed reports that President Trump wanted to extend the cease-fire, while still expressing…
The Pope in Africa
The continent is crucial to the future of the church, but it’s also the center of long-running tensions over some…