"Pope Francis was acutely aware of the divisions between our churches and how they stand in the way of seeing Jesus Christ more fully."— Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell reflects on Pope Francis's awareness of church divisions.

It’s never too late to change your life.— Melinda French Gates discusses the possibility of self-transformation and personal reinvention.

"With deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis."— Cardinal Kevin Farrell, announcing the death of Pope Francis.

If you’re in a playoff series, it’s a best of seven. It doesn’t matter if you win by one point on a buzzer-beater or you win by 50 points, you get one win. So luckily for us, there’s only one way from this and that’s up. And we will analyze it and learn from it.— Interim coach Tuomas Iisalo after the Grizzlies' loss in Game 1 of the playoffs.

"The details keep coming out. We keep learning how Pete Hegseth put lives at risk. But Trump is still too weak to fire him."— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer posted on X.

"It’s something we harped on coming into the series," Banchero said. "They do have two main guys, but it’s really the other guys that kill you."— Paolo Banchero discussing the importance of team depth and contributions in the playoff series against the Celtics.

If you’ve been and you still feel that way after you come back, please, let’s have a conversation.— Gayle King addressing critics of her space flight, suggesting that personal experience should inform their opinions.

"Both the Executive and the Judiciary have an obligation to follow the law."— Justice Samuel Alito made this statement in his sharp dissent regarding the Supreme Court's decision to block the deportation of Venezuelans.

"I dream of a Europe where being a migrant is not a crime. ... I dream of a Europe that promotes and protects the rights of everyone."— Pope Francis, while accepting a prestigious European prize in 2016.

It’s horrifying and terrifying. I'm watching my country be destroyed really fast and I feel hopeless.— Teri Lenfest, a 79-year-old docent at California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco Zoo who showed up to the San Francisco protest.

"If you have evidence, take it to the court."— Senator Chris Van Hollen urging the Trump administration to present evidence in court instead of through social media.

If investments in banks fall, it is a tragedy and people say 'what are we going to do?' but if people die of hunger, have nothing to eat or suffer from poor health, that's nothing. This is our crisis today. A Church that is poor and for the poor has to fight this mentality.— Pope Francis speaks about the challenges facing the Church and the need to care for the poor.

China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interests. If this happens, China will not accept it and will resolutely take reciprocal countermeasures.— Chinese Ministry of Commerce, regarding the response to U.S. trade strategies.

"We keep learning how Pete Hegseth put lives at risk."— Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in a post to X.