Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that back-channel negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict have made “a little bit of movement,” though he stressed that progress remains limited and uncertain. Rubio adopted a cautious tone, saying the latest developments are somewhat encouraging but not enough to justify optimism. “I don’t want [...]
Read More »Pope Francis Dies at 88, Sending Shockwaves Around the Globe Just One Day After Easter—Here’s What Happened
A Pontiff Defined by Humility and Reform From the moment he first appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in March 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio—chosen as Francis in homage to Saint Francis of Assisi—signaled a break from centuries of papal pomp. He made his residence in the modest Casa Santa Marta, declined the traditional [...]
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