Low- and middle-income countries are performing surprisingly well despite Trump’s tariff wars
Catholic cardinals divided on successor to reformist Francis after first round of voting in secretive conclave
The late pontiff understood the role of art in expressing the human condition
Plus, investors borrow against PE and London’s reprieve
Late pontiff sought to battle corruption but his successor faces a steep challenge in balancing the books
Cardinal Timothy Dolan led prayers for both inaugurations of US president but seen as a long-shot in papal conclave
World leaders gathered in Rome as US and Ukrainian presidents met for first time since Oval Office row
In choosing the next pope, disagreements will be over the Church’s ‘style’ — its way of being, culture and mindset
Simplified ceremonies mark late pontiff’s final push to reform Catholic Church
When an electoral system evolves over time, it can be surprisingly effective
The late pontiff was a surprisingly divisive figure in his native Argentina
A growing number of Americans hope that Pope Francis’s death will mark a decisive conservative shift for the papacy
Global leaders including Donald Trump to attend funeral in St Peter’s Square
Vatican announces death of Argentine pontiff on Monday morning after 12 years at head of Catholic Church
Francis was an inspiring moderniser though his changes fell short of supporters’ hopes
The candidates to succeed Francis reflect the changing demography of — and rifts within — the Catholic Church
The pontiff could only push his clout so far
New pope to be selected by Vatican conclave once official mourning period ends
The first non-European pontiff in centuries pioneered change but was not the radical liberal of conservative imaginings
Judge rejects dishonesty allegations but finds Raffaele Mincione’s representation of London building’s value was ‘not frank’
This mould-breaking memoir leaves questions unanswered, but its humour and enthusiasm are hard to resist
Nightly calls from pontiff comfort Palestinians sheltering in churches for a second Christmas
Vatican-watchers are debating who might succeed Francis at the head of a Catholic Church rife with internal tensions
Giovanni Angelo Becciu says he relied on expert advice when approving a London property investment at centre of scandal
Giovanni Angelo Becciu was responsible for managing the Holy See’s funds
