The pope spoke of the challenges the Catholic Church faces.

More runners are going for models with huge, cushy soles—even though some run afoul of racing rules.

Food is scarce and morale is fading after a brief glimpse of normalcy during an earlier cease-fire was shattered by a return ...

Markets cheer as the U.S. strikes a deal with the United Kingdom.

There’s a deep sweetness to how the Catholics choose their leader, inviting the world.

The drop in U.S.-bound shipments was offset by a surge in Chinese goods to Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.

New York Fed President John Williams said the U.S. economy and interest-rate policy have been in a “good place” heading into ...

Moscow used a World War II commemoration to signal to Washington that Russia can be a helpful ally—or a fearsome foe.

From his childhood, Samuel Clemens was devoted to showmanship, exaggeration and the joy of a tall tale.

The trial of Hawley Crippen turned on his dead wife’s jewels and a terrible discovery.

The U.S.S.R. responded to its diplomatic isolation by placing long-term agents in the West under false identities.