The Catholic Church has entered a pivotal moment following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. The conclave of the College of Cardinals is now expected to begin within 15 to 20 days to elect the next Bishop of Rome, a decision that will define the direction of the Church for its 1.3 billion followers worldwide.
A narrow vote by Washington State’s youth sports governing body has blocked a proposal to restrict male athletes from competing in girls' sports, sparking renewed concern over fairness and safety in school athletics. Despite majority support, the measure failed to meet the 60% threshold required to pass.
Cornell University faces growing backlash for selecting singer Kehlani to headline its May 7 Slope Day concert, despite her well-documented history of antisemitic rhetoric and public support for anti-Israel extremism. Critics argue that the university is ignoring its Jewish students’ safety and values by platforming an artist known for glorifying violence against Jews and refusing to condemn terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians.
El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele proposed a prisoner swap with Venezuela, saying he would exchange the "political prisoners" held in Venezuela for the Venezuelans in his country's custody.
Support for online censorship in the United States is declining as a majority of Americans now favor protecting free expression, even at the risk of false information being shared. At the same time, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the closure of a major federal office that previously led efforts to combat so-called disinformation online.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this week on whether parents can opt their children out of mandatory reading periods featuring LGBTQ books that violate their faith.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has officially banned foreign missionaries from preaching, founding religious organizations, or engaging in faith-based outreach inside the country.
