When 130 cardinals gather in Rome to elect a new pope, intrigue and politics isn't very far behind, writes Dan Slevin.

January 9, 2025 • The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both observe Thursday's national day of mourning in a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865.

In his message for the 58th World Day of Peace, which will be commemorated on January 1, 2025, Pope Francis called for everyone to feel “responsible” for geopolitical and climate situations.