Who will be the next Pope? The selection process and what happens next
Potential successors are Ghana’s Peter Turkson, the Philippines’ Luis Tagle and Hungary’s Peter Erdo.
Day: April 21, 2025
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died on April 21. He was 88.
Francis Worked to Make Catholic Church More Inclusive
Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire and traditional approaches.
From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936.
Space Investor Sees Opportunities in Defense-Related Startups and AI-Driven Systems
Chad Anderson is the founder/managing partner of the early-stage VC Space Capital (and an investor in SpaceX, along with dozens of other space companies). Space Capital produces quarterly reports on the space economy, and he says today, unlike 2021, “t…
China and Indonesia agree to boost maritime security cooperation in South China Sea despite tensions
Indonesia and China have pledged to enhance maritime cooperation, focusing on security and safety in the South China Sea, despite Jakarta’s concerns over Chinese activities near the Natuna Islands. Both nations agreed to collaborate on infrastructure, …
Macron returns to Mayotte at start of five-day tour of Indian Ocean territories
President Emmanuel Macron returned Monday to the French overseas territory of Mayotte, four months after it was devastated by cyclone Chido, to assess the reconstruction of the archipelago. It’s the first stop in a five-day tour of the Indian Ocean.
New owners of container ship find employment with Chinese operator
Sale and charter of panamax boxship reflects strength of container ship market
MPs and peers oppose Donald Trump address to parliament during UK visit
Concerns raised address would be inappropriate because of president’s comments about UK, Nato and UkraineA number of MPs and peers have called for Donald Trump to be blocked from addressing parliament when he visits the UK.The US president has suggest…
China and Indonesia agree to boost maritime security cooperation in South China Sea despite tensions
Indonesia and China say they have committed to maritime cooperation promoting safety and security in the South China Sea.