Cardinal Robert Prevost entered the 2025 conclave without widespread expectations that he would become pope, but conversations among fellow cardinals and longtime friends gradually elevated the American cardinal as a serious contender to succeed Pope Francis.
The International Criminal Court’s Trial Chamber III has allowed prosecutors to present the written testimony of a witness who they say has evidence about the operations of the alleged Davao Death Squad (DDS).
French students blocked schools and set fire to rubbish bins in several cities Thursday as they protested overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and deteriorating school facilities, while authorities reported violence and nearly 2,000 arrests.
The International Criminal Court’s Trial Chamber III rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense request to require expert verification of open-source evidence, saying the additional step could delay the start of his trial.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called Wednesday for renewed efforts toward “reunification” with Taiwan, reiterating Beijing’s opposition to the island’s independence and what he described as external interference.
The United States completed its military withdrawal from Iraq on Wednesday, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group as the last American troops left an air base in the country’s northern Kurdish region.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday and announced plans to run for prime minister in an Oct. 25 snap election after nearly two years of student-led protests that had called for an early vote.
Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to help restore respect and trust in international relations, warning that nations increasingly dismiss agreements and openly embrace deception.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that Tehran coordinated its proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran seeks an agreement with the United States to end hostilities in the Middle East.
Pope Leo XIV rode through Paris’ Champs-Elysees avenue in his popemobile on Saturday, greeting crowds of faithful ahead of an outdoor Mass at Place de la Concorde that organizers expected about 600,000 people to attend.