James B. Donovan closely followed the spy trial of Francis Gary Powers, an American U-2 pilot shot down over the Soviet Union in May 1960, and was interviewed by America.

Why we need to uphold our arms control agreement with Russia and take the existential threat of nuclear weapons more seriously.

The synod requires some delicate diplomacy for the Vatican, which under this pontificate has made numerous efforts to strengthen relations with Russia, notably signing a joint declaration with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow during Pope Francis’ February 2016 visit to Havana.

Restoring public trust in the way we elect our political leaders is an immediate task.

Pope Francis welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican July 4. Russia plays a major role in conflicts in Ukraine and Syria.

The fact that they are meeting for a third time shows that Putin considers Pope Francis an influential player and moral authority on the global stage.