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Catholics around the globe mourn the death of Pope Francis

The world is mourning the death of Pope Francis after he passed away at the age of 88. Throughout his papacy, he was often hailed – and sometimes criticized – for his efforts to reshape the church. His death comes one day after the pope greeted crowds and delivered a short message on Easter Sunday. Across the globe, reactions have poured in. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 2025•3 min

A look at Pope Francis’ legacy and focus on social justice

Francis' 12-year papacy was a remarkable one, working in service to the church until the very day before he died. He sought to focus more explicitly on social justice, on climate change and addressing the most marginalized in society. But he was also criticized for actions that fell short of his public remarks, undercut commitments or went too far for some Catholics. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 2025•7 min

What’s next for the Catholic Church as it prepares to select its new leader

The death of a pope, and the election of a new pontiff, is adorned with high ritual and elaborate ceremony. For more about how the Catholic Church will celebrate and mourn Pope Francis, and what comes next, Geoff Bennett spoke with special correspondent Malcolm Brabant. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 2025•3 min

How Pope Francis made history and reshaped the church in his 12-year papacy

For more perspective on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rev. Thomas Reese, a senior analyst for Religion News Service and author of “Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 2025•7 min

News Wrap: Russia resumes fighting in Ukraine after 30-hour ‘Easter truce’

In our news wrap Monday, Russian President Putin says fighting has resumed in its war against Ukraine after a 30-hour Easter truce ended, U.S. airstrikes in Yemen's capital city killed at least 12 people and wounded 30 more and four House Democrats are in El Salvador to advocate for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whom the Trump administration acknowledges it deported there by mistake. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 2025•5 min

Hegseth faces calls to resign amid leadership concerns and new Signal chat revelations

After a weekend of headlines, the White House faced new questions about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and at least one Republican is now calling on him to resign. Some of this is related to Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to text operational details of military action. But as Lisa Desjardins reports, that is not the only issue. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 2025•5 min

Supreme Court hears case challenging free preventive care coverage

The Supreme Court heard the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. At issue is the constitutionality of a task force that recommends what preventive care treatments should be covered by private insurance at no cost. It could have impacts on everything from cancer screening to HIV-prevention medicine to counseling for expectant mothers. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 2025•6 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats split over how to oppose Trump’s agenda

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the Trump administration’s deportation agenda is causing some fractures among Democrats as they consider if and how to respond and the controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Hegseth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 2025•9 min

How the Trump administration is dismantling climate protections

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the EPA from canceling $14 billion in climate grants approved by the Biden Administration. It marks a setback to President Trump's agenda to freeze climate spending across the government. As part of our Tipping Point series, William Brangham spoke with a leading environmentalist about the opposition to Trump's plan for the climate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 2025•7 min

Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking Easter ceasefire as talks to end war drag on

Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for breaking the one-day Easter ceasefire that Putin had declared. The State Department said Sunday that the United States is committed to achieving a “full and comprehensive” ceasefire. John Yang speaks with William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 20, 2025•6 min

News Wrap: Israel finds ‘failures’ that led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza

In our news wrap Sunday, the Israeli military said “professional failures” led to the killing of more than a dozen Palestinian medics in Gaza last month, the states of Missouri, Louisiana and Virginia reported their first measles cases of the year, Pope Francis met briefly with Vice President Vance, and a U.S. astronaut celebrated his 70th birthday by returning to Earth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 20, 2025•3 min

How the closure of EPA offices puts poor and minority communities at risk

For three decades, the EPA established offices nationwide to address disproportionately high levels of pollution in poor and minority communities. Now, the Trump administration is eliminating these environmental justice offices as part of its effort to end DEI programs and cut spending. Ali Rogin speaks with Amudalat Ajasa, who covers environmental health for The Washington Post, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 20, 2025•5 min

‘Utter desperation’ in Gaza after ceasefire collapse and Israel’s aid blockade

Since the collapse of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in March, Gaza has received no deliveries of food, water, fuel or medical supplies as Israel has blocked all humanitarian aid, leaving Gazans in dire straits. John Yang speaks with Gavin Kelleher of the Norwegian Refugee Council about conditions on the ground there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 20, 2025•5 min

Gaia space observatory bids farewell after a decade of mapping the stars

After more than a decade of mapping billions of stars across the Milky Way and beyond, a groundbreaking spacecraft is retiring. The European Space Agency’s space-based observatory known as Gaia is leaving behind a legacy of stunning discoveries that changed what we know about the universe. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 20, 2025•4 min