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April 21

What is the papal conclave: Inside the ancient process of choosing the next pope

After a pope dies – or in very rare cases, resigns – the Catholic Church chooses its next leader through an ancient electoral process called the papal conclave. Here's how it works.

April 21

Archaeologists unearth millennia-old lecture hall from 'impressive' ancient high school

A Germany university revealed the discovery of an ancient Greek lecture hall in Agrigento, Italy — highlighting important parallels between ancient and modern education.

April 20

Trump hopeful Russia and Ukraine can make a deal after temporary Easter ceasefire ends

President Trump says he is hopeful that Russia and Ukraine can make a deal this week after a temporary Easter ceasefire was called between the two countries.

April 20

Pope Francis, still recovering from pneumonia, meets with Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday

Pope Francis gifted U.S. Vice President JD Vance chocolate eggs for his children when the two met briefly on Easter Sunday. Video captured their meeting.

April 20

'Christ is King' under siege: Evangelicals warn phrase is being weaponized by hate groups

The phrase "Christ is King" is being coopted by fringe elements, say the authors of a new scientific study on online engagements and more.

April 20

Bill Maher rooting for recession again to make Trump change tariff policy

HBO's Bill Maher had some tough words for President Trump over his approach to China as he wages a global tariff war, warning "I just feel like he picked a fight with the wrong bully."

April 20

Fears remain this Easter that Christians in Nigeria are being ‘wiped out' by Muslim extremists

Christians in Nigeria face ongoing Islamist violence this Easter. One expert is urging the U.S. to label Nigeria a "country of particular concern" and halt aid.

April 20

Skyrocketing antisemitism in Canada sparks concern for country's Jews ahead of election

Antisemitic incidents in Canada have surged 124.6% since 2022, affecting its Jewish community of roughly 400,000, which is estimated to be the fourth-largest in the world.

April 19

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy skeptical of Putin’s Easter ceasefire, says previous truce proposal by US was ignored

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday balked at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of an Easter ceasefire, saying air raid alerts were still sounding in the country.

April 19

At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo: reports

At least 148 people were reportedly killed after a boat caught fire and capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo; officials estimate that hundreds of people are still missing.