His support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russia have hardened, but France’s president still stands out among Western leaders in insisting that compromise will be needed to end the war.
Joseph Ratzinger was accused of mishandling cases when he was bishop of Munich, but as pope he was credited with forcing the Catholic Church to face a scourge long ignored.
The former swimmer said it was “like an out-of-body experience” to win seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games and then learn that terrorists had attacked Israelis at the Olympic Village.
Readers discuss a David Brooks column about the political fallout. Also: Honoring the victims of the 1972 Olympic massacre in Munich; economic illusions.
Readers discuss a David Brooks column about the political fallout. Also: Honoring the victims of the 1972 Olympic massacre in Munich; economic illusions.