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The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived.

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

The declaration of death said the pope had Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, along with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition.

In Buenos Aires, where Pope Francis was once archbishop, people lit candles and filled church pews to pray for him.

The private messaging group included the US defence secretary's wife, brother and personal lawyer, sources tell US media.

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.

The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

The FTC accused Uber of charging people for its Uber One subscription service without getting their consent.

Every year for nearly two decades, the small city of Rock Port has been producing more electricity from wind energy than it needs.

Simple, affordable initiatives like rain gardens are helping to soak up water in New Orleans.

A cluster of evangelical groups in the state is pushing for environmental action. Leaders say they’re following the biblical mandate to care for creation.

Nine states have set goals to conserve 30 percent of their land by 2030. Maryland got there first.

The Russian president's proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war.

In rural England, increasingly sophisticated farming equipment has become a target for thieves, adding to pressure on farming communities.

Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment over military spending.