At first glance, Reginald (Reggie), the world's tallest
living dog, and Pearl, the world's smallest dog, seem
like an unlikely pair. The seven-year-old Great Dane
from Idaho Falls measures 3.3 feet (1 m) tall, while
the four-year-old Chihuahua from Florida stands just
3.59 inches (9.1 cm) high. But a recent playdate
showed that when it comes to friendship, size doe...
The Magna Carta, or "Great Charter," is one of the
most important documents in the history of
democracy. It introduced the idea that no one — not
even the king — is above the law. The charter
helped shape the founding principles of many
nations, including the United States.
The papal conclave has ended. Just one day after
entering seclusion, the 133 cardinals inside the
Sistine Chapel elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the
new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The
69-year-old, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first
American-born pope.
The nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis, who
was laid to rest on April 26, 2025, ended on May 4.
On May 7, cardinals from six continents gathered in
Vatican City, Italy, to elect the 267th pope. This
tradition, known as the papal conclave, is steeped in
history.
