The true meaning of an American Pope

ON MAY 8, I STOOD ON THE COLON-nades of St. Peter’s Square on the beautiful afternoon a new Pope was elected, shoulder to shoulder with pilgrims from every corner of the globe.

A NEW ERA

Pope Leo XIV will be the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church and its 1.4 billion followers

Israeli reserves For new Gaza offensive

ISRAEL’S GOVERNMENT CONFIRMED WHAT many in Gaza had feared: its military will seize the territory indefinitely, calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers to significantly expand operations.

OUR DATA, OURSELVES

Access to online services is as fundamental to modern life as electricity or water. And just as we expect our electricity to be reliable and our water to be clean, we should have high expectations for the internet. Our data represents our personhood; it encompasses our relationships, our thoughts, our interests, our created memories. That information should be controlled by us—not by Big Tech.

Mark Carney Canada's leader

In a pivotal election on April 28, Mark Carney's Liberal Party won a fresh mandate.

Trump moves to bring the Saudis even closer

ON MAY 13, U.S. PRESIDENT Donald Trump will open the first multicountry foreign trip of his second term with a stop in Saudi Arabia, underscoring that ties with Riyadh remain a Trump priority.

Despair, and a gun in the house

ON THE MORNING OF MY DAD’S DEATH, IT TOOK ME 10 minutes to choose what to wear, toast a blueberry waffle, and pour chai into a thermos.

CHARLOTTE ROCKS CAMO!

Another milestone, another royal portrait. On May 2, Kensington Palace released a new photo of Princess Charlotte to mark her 10th birthday.

TOM & ANA: It's On?!

HELICOPTER RIDES, WALKS AROUND LONDON, BIRTHDAY DINNERS - INSIDE TOM CRUISE AND ANA DE ARMAS' BUDDING RELATIONSHIP

Will Charles Ever Forgive Harry?

WITH HIS LATEST BOMBSHELL INTERVIEW, PRINCE HARRY MAY HAVE DESTROYED ANY CHANCE OF MAKING PEACE WITH THE ROYAL FAMILY

Keanu & Sandra TOGETHER AGAIN

After THREE DECADES OF FRIENDSHIP, KEANU REEVES AND SANDRA BULLOCK ARE REUNITING FOR A NEW MOVIE

Madeleine McCann: DISTURBING NEW EVIDENCE

EIGHTEEN YEARS AFTER THE BRITISH TODDLER VANISHED FROM HER PARENTS' PORTUGUESE VACATION CONDO, FRESH DETAILS ABOUT THE PRIME SUSPECT ARE REVEALED

A Ring for Kylie?

Finally! After two years of dating, at the 70th annual David di Donatello Awards in Rome on May 7, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet made their long-awaited red carpet debut.

Beckham Family Tension Boils Over After David's 50th Birthday

When the Beckhams gathered on May 3 to celebrate David's milestone birthday with a star-studded dinner in London, two guests were noticeably absent.

Taylor Swift Subpoenaed in Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively Suit

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle over It Ends With Us clearly doesn’t end with them: Lively’s friend Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed as a witness by Baldoni’s legal team.

a SLICE of SUMMER

We've got one in a melon ideas to make sure you and your loved ones enjoy every juicy second of sunny season.

the BOMB crafts

Our Chief Crafting Officer Amanda Kingloff has four fun ways to beat summer boredom.

10 things to know about SLEEP

These expert-vetted facts and tips are anything but a snoozethey could help you get better zzz's.

just breathe

It's good for your heart and your mind.

Life lessons

As WD's Rabbi in Residence, I'll share some ancient and universal Jewish wisdom that I hope will help everyone lead a more beautiful life.

CRAFT-A-PALOOZA!

Two days in bucolic Ireland to debate art and design? Follow us. By INGRID ABRAMOVITCH

KNIVES OUT

How to make even a simple meal momentous? Decorative cutlery, an art that has taken its share of sharp turns, is back at the head of the table.

MOLTO MAISON

With a makeover by architect Peter Marino and an entire floor dedicated to home decor, Louis Vuitton's Milan flagship makes a striking statement in the global capital of design.

MATTER IN HAND

Explorations in material take on deeper meaning in the work of these four talented makers, whose collectible objects are as functional as they are covetable. We sat down with Chuma Maweni, Osanna Visconti, Simone Bodmer-Turner, and Ombia Studio founder Cristina Moreno to talk about unexpected sources of inspiration, pivotal career moments, and experiences that shaped who they are and how they create today. The South Africa—based ceramist has put his stamp on traditional Zulu and Xhosa techniques.

HEY HEY MY MY

Canadian designer Montana Labelle brings a love of handcrafted interiors and a rock 'n' roll sensibility to her renovation of a house in Toronto.

TOWARD the LIGHT

In the Mexican state of Oaxaca, Will and Kerstin Meyer have designed a vacation home that reflects its coastal setting along with the region's rich artisanal traditions.

PER MY LAST EMAIL

How an ambitious (and detailed) correspondence begot a refined yet fanciful forever home in Albany, New York, with interiors by Nicholas Obeid.

safe haven FOR HAILEY

A reality show transformed a cold, dark basement into the ultimate sanctuary for physical therapy and family bonding.

from the HEART with Candace Cameron Bure

In my column as your Chief Spiritual Officer, I share a meaningful verse that lifts my spirits and guides me in the right direction. I hope it does the same for you!

Twist & shout

We all scream for ice cream, especially during National Ice Cream Month, and now you can get your swirl on at home with an innovative kitchen gadget. We got the scoop from our friends at Good Housekeeping.