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Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have remained unchanged for centuries.

Nine states have set goals to conserve 30 percent of their land by 2030. Maryland got there first.

Those tariff clouds? Indians wish them away as they welcome Vice President JD Vance for a four-day visit.

A cluster of evangelical groups in the state is pushing for environmental action. Leaders say they’re following the biblical mandate to care for creation.

Immigrants and L.G.B.T.Q. people were among those who saw Pope Francis as a force for change, offering a more welcoming version of the Catholic church.

Simple, affordable initiatives like rain gardens are helping to soak up water in New Orleans.

Every year for nearly two decades, the small city of Rock Port has been producing more electricity from wind energy than it needs.

Across Argentina, many people flocked to churches to mourn Pope Francis. Some recalled personal encounters before he became pontiff.