Jason Horowitz

Pope Francis has reiterated in a new interview that Ukraine should negotiate to end the war with Russia, but this time he used language — adopting his interviewer's expression, "white flag” — that has drawn attention and raised questions about whether the pope was suggesting that Ukraine surrender.

Pope Francis’ decisions to reduce his participation in two major Holy Week events had raised fears about his health.

Valter Longo, who wants to live to a healthy 120 or 130, sees the key to longevity in diet — legumes and fish — and faux fasting. Here's what that is.

The appearance came after the pope decided to reduce his participation in two major Holy Week events, seemingly at the last minute.

"For studying aging, Italy is just incredible," said Valter Longo, a youthful 56, at the lab he runs at a cancer institute in Milan

The statement is likely to be embraced by conservatives and stir consternation among L.G.B.T.Q. advocates who fear it will be used as a cudgel against transgender people.

ROME — The Vatican on Monday issued a document approved by Pope Francis stating that the church believes that gender-fluidity and transition surgery, as well as surrogacy, amount to affronts to human dignity.

The measure, largely restating existing law, shows the prime minister’s skill at reassuring her right-wing base without sacrificing her increasingly mainstream image.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, a progressive with a reputation as a wily survivor, sought to end days of anxiety over corruption allegations against his wife that he says are a smear.

With last week's loss to Carolina in the rearview mirror, the Raiders are back at Allegiant Stadium for a Week 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.