New Pope Has Creole Roots in New Orleans
His ancestry, traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture, links Leo XIV to the rich and sometimes overlooked Black Catholic experience in America.
Who Is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV
Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday. He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.
U.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather
It would be harder for insurers and scientists to study wildfires, storms and other “billion dollar disasters,” which are growing more frequent as the planet warms.
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Put Vulnerable Republicans in a Political Bind
G.O.P. lawmakers from swing districts face tough votes as soon as next week, when key House panels are scheduled to consider legislation that would cut popular programs to pay for President Trump’s agenda.
FEMA’s Leader Is Dismissed
The move comes as the Trump administration has considered disbanding the agency.
The Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square — and around the world — to see who had been elected as Pope Francis’ successor.
Trump Administration to Announce Trade Deal With Britain
A deal would be a positive sign for both governments, which have eyed an agreement since President Trump’s first term.
A First-Person View of a Deadly Gaza Strike, and a Severe U.S. Flu Season
Plus, the best player in the W.N.B.A. now has her own shoe.
For Embattled Starmer, U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Will Count as a Win
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spent months nurturing his relationship with President Trump. Is that about to pay off?
Toyota Says Tariffs Will Erase $1.3 Billion in Profits in Just 2 Months
The automaker’s somber forecast for the fiscal year underscored how quickly fortunes have turned for many companies reckoning with President Trump’s tariffs.