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The blackout that nearly broke New York—and the logo that saved it
In 1977, with dozens of fires set daily and tourism in freefall, New York hired an artist to save the city. His infamous ...
White smoke, black smoke, conclave: Here’s a papal glossary of terms
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican What’s Happening and Where
Faithful and nuns gather by the statue of Pope Pius IX, inside in St. Mary Major basilica, where Pope Francis will be buried, ...
Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope
In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.
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Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just ...
Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms
Pope Francis, the first Latin-American pontiff, renowned for his outspoken advocacy for the poor and insistence on a more ...
First look: Trump’s bold new portrait Ousts Obama in White House’s Grand Foyer
A striking new portrait of President Donald Trump hangs in the Grand Foyer of the White House East Wing. The artwork captures ...