Pope Francis Blesses Faithful at Easter Mass
The pontiff, appearing frail from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, blessed a crowd gathered on the square outside. But a Vatican aide delivered a papal address that focused on global conflicts.Read More
Pope Meets With JD Vance After Criticism of Trump Administration
Francis and the vice president briefly exchanged Easter wishes, the Vatican said. An earlier meeting between Mr. Vance and church officials involved “an exchange of opinions” on migration.Read More
America Wants a God
Today, we’re introducing “Believing,” a yearlong project from The Times exploring how people experience religion and spirituality now.Read More
How Texas Officials Invited the Rigging of the State Lottery
Texas lottery executives blessed a scheme that ensured one player would win a $95 million jackpot in 2023. The caper has underscored a sense that almost nothing is on the level.Read More
Why Is It So Hard to Talk About God?
An interview with Krista Tippett on how people talk — and struggle to talk — about religion and spirituality.Read More
The Face of Catholicism in the United States Has Changed. Here’s How.
For decades, the share of American Catholics declined in the face in secularization. But in recent years, those numbers have stabilized, buoyed by growing communities and broader societal changes.Read More
How the War Over Trans Athletes Tore a Volleyball Team Apart
Blaire Fleming was a little-known college player. Then she suddenly became a symbol of injustice — to both sides of the controversy.Read More
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Hurt US Farmers and Benefit Brazil
China has long relied on the U.S. for soybeans. But with new steep tariffs, it is likely to look even more to Brazil and Argentina.Read More
The Business Playbook for Tariff Chaos
President Trump’s trade war is forcing companies to cut costs, raise prices, shrink profits, discontinue products and find other suppliers.Read More
Peter Navarro: The Architect of Trump’s Tariffs
Once sidelined, President Trump’s counselor Peter Navarro has returned to Washington and quickly upended the global trading system.Read More