Society

Why Pope Leo XIV is a model for summer-holiday work-life balance

Shirking the asceticism of his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV is embracing the papal perks. In so doing, the pontiff is providing a holier-than-thou example for us all to follow.

Affairs

Where will the next pope come from? We give you the view from four potential countries 

Update 8 May: Robert Prevost has been announced as the new (and first American) Pope. With the papal conclave that will select the next pontiff under way, all eyes are on nations with large…