Who Pays for Papal Trips, and How Are They Planned?
Pope Leo XIV's tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru shows how papal trips are planned and how governments, local churches and the Vatican split the bill.
World & Politics
Elections, policy, and events around the world, and the questions they raise.
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Why is Qeshm island so important to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz?
Qeshm is Iran's largest island and lines the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has used it to steer oil tankers through waters it controls.
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Who takes over when Paraguay's president is removed?
Paraguay's constitution hands the presidency to the vice president for the rest of the term. Here's how succession works after Santiago Peña's removal.
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How Do Senate Democrats Choose Their Leader? Who Votes and When
Senate Democrats choose their leader by secret ballot in a closed caucus meeting. A simple majority wins, which in 2027 means about 28 or 29 votes.
