Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why this label doesn’t work for popes
The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise Läs mer…
Insect trafficking poses a risk to wildlife and human health
Rhino beetles are just one insect species being traded illegally. Lightboxx/ShutterstockFour men were recently arrested and fined for attempting Läs mer…
From pulpit to pitch: Pope Francis used sport to get his message to a wider world − that could continue with baseball-loving Leo XIV
Players observe a minute of silence in memory of Pope Francis before the Spanish league soccer match between Real Madrid Läs mer…
Homer’s Iliad is a rap battle
The Anger of Achilles by Jacques-Louis David (1819). Kimbell Art MuseumHomer’s Iliad is one of the foundational stories of European Läs mer…
India-Pakistan conflict over water reflects a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change
Water from the Chandra Taal lake in Himachal Pradesh, India, ultimately flows into Pakistan and the Indus river. ImagesofIndia / Läs mer…
Palestinian literature: a rich literary heritage from a nation in exile
Palestinian literature is unique. It stands apart for its ability to capture a nation’s identity in exile – shaped not Läs mer…
The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien: a sobering meditation on the human condition
The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien intricately blends historical and speculative fiction to tackle contemporary global issues. It explores Läs mer…
‘I don’t even recognise myself anymore’: the reality of eating disorders in sport
Istvan Csak/ShutterstockThe UK is facing what charities are calling an eating disorder epidemic, with an estimated 1.25 million people Läs mer…