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The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.

Pope Francis has died at 88. He was one of the most popular pontiffs in decades, forcing the church to turn its attention back to the poor and disenfranchised and to clean up corrupt Vatican finances.

The dismantling of Hungary's democracy is a point of fascination for political scientists around the world — including those advising the Trump administration.

Israel's military has released a long-awaited investigation into the killing of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza by its troops. The Israeli military says "failures" occurred.

Tens of thousands gathered at the Vatican to hear the pope's traditional Easter message.

Former NPR senior European correspondent Sylvia Poggioli, who covered Rome for many years and covered Pope Francis, discusses news of the pope's death at age 88.

NPR speaks with Kim Daniels, director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University, about what Pope Francis has meant to U.S. Catholics.

NPR speaks with SCOTUSblog reporter Amy Howe about the Supreme Court order to temporarily stop the Trump administration from deporting more Venezuelan detainees under the Alien Enemies Act.

An Israeli investigation found "professional failures" occurred in last month's killing of 15 Palestinian medics by Israeli forces in southern Gaza.

Before he died, Pope Francis met briefly Sunday morning with Vice President Vance. Vance was in Italy over the weekend meeting with Italian officials and celebrating Easter with his family.