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On immigration, Pope Leo XIV will advocate for the "dignity of the human" says Fr. James Martin
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On immigration, Pope Leo XIV will advocate for the "dignity of the human" says Fr. James Martin

As Pope Leo XIV has already discovered, it's nearly impossible for a pope to stay above politics. And there's already every indication that this pope will be vocal when it comes to immigration.

Pope Leo XIV's historic opportunity, with Father James Martin
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Pope Leo XIV's historic opportunity, with Father James Martin

The world has its first (North) American pope. Now what? On a new GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Jesuit priest and bestselling author Father James Martin to talk about the historic ascendancy of Pope Leo XIV and what his papacy means for the Catholic Church, American politics, and a world in search of moral clarity.

The US has its first Pope, and a renewed openness to religion
Ian Explains

The US has its first Pope, and a renewed openness to religion

The first US Pope has come along at a pivotal moment of faith in America, when many are open to giving religion another look. In a new episode of Ian Explains, Ian Bremmer breaks down America's longstanding slide into secularism and also a recent renewed interest in religion.

The Graphic Truth: Who’s choosing the next pope?
Graphic Truth

The Graphic Truth: Who’s choosing the next pope?

We look at who selects the pontiff and at the front-running contenders.

Why Mark Carney’s victory won’t heal the US-Canada rift
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Why Mark Carney’s victory won’t heal the US-Canada rift

Mark Carney leads the Liberals to victory in Canada. So, what's next for the US-Canada relationship? The conclave will pick the next pope. How is it relevant for the wider geopolitical landscape? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

​Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump meet while they attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 26, 2025.
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Funeral diplomacy: World leaders push for peace in Rome

At the Vatican on Saturday, US President Donald Trump sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a meeting the White House described as “very productive,” and which Zelensky said had the “potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results.”

The body of Pope Francis in the coffin exposed in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on April 24, 2025.
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World leaders to bid farewell to Pope Francis – and hold talks on the side

While the Catholic world prepares for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday – the service begins at 10 a.m. local time, 4 a.m. ET – certain high-profile attendees may also have other things on their mind. Several world leaders will be on hand to pay their respects to the pontiff, but they could also find themselves involved in bilateral talks.

​Nuns and faithful attend a rosary for Pope Francis, following the death of the pontiff, in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, April 21, 2025.
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World bids farewell to Pope Francis, awaits conclave’s choice

Preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis are underway after the Holy Father died from a cerebral stroke early Monday – as are those for the secretive election to choose his successor.

Pope Francis greets crowds in Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
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Pope Francis, 88, dies hours after greeting Easter crowds

Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, died Monday morning at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta at age 88.

​Pope Francis is seen here during Holy Week in April 2022.
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Pope Francis is in critical condition

Struck by “initial, mild kidney failure” and pneumonia in both lungs, the pontiff sought to soothe his faithful on Sunday morning with a message of gratitude for letters he had received.