Cross Purposes
No pope has ever exercised the veto, even after Beijing unilaterally appointed bishops in violation of the agreement’s terms. Pope Leo XIV, who took office…
16 April, 2026
Breaking the Muzzle
The letter, obtained by Reuters, reflects simmering frustration among staff who say editorial independence has been systematically suppressed for years. Whether Magyar’s promises translate into…
16 April, 2026
United in debt
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at the launch, called the platform a “breakthrough in global financing,” comparable to long-standing creditor clubs such as the Paris…
16 April, 2026
Three Years into a War That Has Shattered a Nation, the World Convenes in Berlin with Fine Words and Empty Coffers
“This grim and chastening anniversary marks another year when the world has failed to meet the test of Sudan,” said Tom Fletcher, the UN’s Emergency…
15 April, 2026



