Javier Milei is leading the race to be Argentina’s next president. But he is dogged by his past broadsides against a fellow countryman: Pope Francis.
Tag: Religion and Belief
A U.K. University Will Confer a New Title: A Master’s Degree in the Occult
The postgraduate degree, to be offered at the University of Exeter starting next year, will focus on the history of magic, folklore and rituals.
Vatican Conference Draws All Stripes to Rome, Welcome or Not
A major meeting to discuss sensitive issues in the Catholic Church is being held with the utmost secrecy and discretion. Outside, it’s a different story.
Here’s What to Know About Tensions Over Tibetan Buddhism
Much centers on the question of who gets to choose the successor of the Dalai Lama when he dies.
Vatican Synod Puts Catholic Church’s Most Sensitive Issues on the Table
Pope Francis’ calls for open-minded discussion will be tested this week as bishops meet with lay people, including women, to debate topics such as married priests and the blessing of gay couples.
In an Israeli Oasis, a Model for Peace, if Messy and Imperfect
In a small village, Jews and Arabs have chosen to live side by side, share power and imagine a more hopeful future. But even here, the agonies of the conflict can’t be escaped entirely.
Lina Lutfiawati Sentenced to 2 Years After Eating Pork on Camera
Lina Lutfiawati, an influencer from Indonesia, received a two-year sentence after a video of her eating pork rinds angered the nation’s top Muslim clerics.
A Nation With Few Catholics Gives Pope a Welcome Fit for an Emperor
Mongolia put its history and culture on display as Pope Francis visited the Asian nation. Although it was the first trip to the country by a Roman Catholic pontiff, he noted that the two entities have ties dating back many centuries.
Pope Visits Mongolia, With an Eye on Russia and China
The pontiff arrived Friday on a trip that the Vatican said was meant to encourage the fewer than 1,500 Catholics there. But it also brings him close to two great powers that have vexed him.
Haiti Gang Shoots at Protesters, Killing Several in Port-au-Prince
The shooting reflects escalating tensions as vigilante groups push back against gangs in areas around Port-au-Prince.