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Pope Leo XIV prays with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally in historic encounter

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The encounter between Christianity's two most famous religious figures would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, given the divisions between their two churches over women's ordination in general and Mullally's appointment in particular.

Here's what to know about ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The continued closure of the strait has sent gas prices soaring and could cause further damage to the world economy ahead of U.S. midterm elections, while the blockade is strangling Iran's economy.

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if U.S. lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, which was passed to the Americans by Pakistan and would leave unresolved the disagreements that led the U.S. and Israel to go to war on Feb. 28.

Palestinian authorities call local elections in a central Gaza community and the occupied West Bank a success

By Associated Press

Palestinian authorities said Sunday that local elections in a single Gaza community and the Israeli-occupied West Bank were a success and called them a step toward a long-delayed presidential election in the territories and eventual statehood.

Colombia bus bombing death toll rises to 20 during a wave of violence

By Associated Press

The attack happened Saturday when an explosive device was detonated on a bus traveling along the Pan-American Highway in the municipality of Cajibio.

Malian defense minister killed in attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases

By Wilson McMakin, Associated Press

Mali's defense minister was killed in a sweeping attack by jihadis and rebels who seized several towns and military bases, authorities said Sunday.

Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl's 40th anniversary

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia over the past day killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Mexico says 2 U.S. federal agents who died were not authorized to participate in any local operation

By Associated Press

Mexico’s government said Saturday that two U.S. federal agents recently killed in a car crash in the country’s northern region were not authorized to participate in operations in Mexico.

Analysis: 'Just war' has guided Catholic thinking on conflict for centuries – including criticism of Iran war

By Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation

A growing choir of Catholic voices has criticized the Iran conflict by invoking the concept of “just war” – an evolving tradition that has guided Christian thinking about war and peace for 1,500 years.

Latest ceasefire talks fail as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump tells envoys not to go

By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The latest ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appeared to have failed Saturday after Tehran’s top diplomat left Pakistan and President Trump said he told envoys not to go.