Catholics Expected a Revolution From Pope Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them
Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.Read More
2-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Was Deported ‘With No Meaningful Process,’ Judge Suspects
A federal judge in Louisiana said the deportation of the child to Honduras with her mother, even though her father had filed an emergency petition, appeared to be “illegal and unconstitutional.”Read More
Pope Francis’ Death Marks Historic Farewell in Rome
As a reporter, I often observe from a press box or the sidelines. This time, I decided to join the masses.Read More
Video Catches Nun Bidding Unique Farewell to Pope Francis, an Old Friend
Sister Geneviève Jeanningros left the queue of mourners and approached the body of Pope Francis as it lay in state.Read More
Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice
Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well with his fellow clerics.Read More
Trump Pardons Paul Walczak, Whose Family Sought to Publicize Ashley Biden’s Diary
The pardon of Paul Walczak, who had been convicted of tax crimes, comes as the president uses clemency to reward allies and swipe at perceived enemies.Read More
Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain
Officials in Kyiv plan to deliver their proposal to President Trump’s team, after rejecting a White House plan that would have given the Kremlin much of what it wants.Read More
Justice Dept. Policy Now Allows Pursuit of Reporters’ Records in Leak Inquiries
A new memo suggests that investigations may be launched not just for leaks of classified information, but where disclosures “undermine” Trump administration policies.Read More
Kristi Noem’s Stolen Purse at a Burger Joint Is Still a Washington Mystery
Kristi Noem, the top official charged with patrolling the nation’s borders and protecting it from terrorist threats, was robbed in plain view of her security detail.Read More
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested by FBI in Immigration Dispute
Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on suspicion that she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from” an immigrant being pursued by the authorities, the F.B.I. director said.Read More