Pope conclave - Factal Blog: News about global security, disaster response and crisis collaboration

Forecast: Part of Europe plunges into blackout, conclave for new pope begins, and Russia calls for three-day ceasefire

Factal May 1, 2025

The image depicts a street protest where several people are participating. In the foreground, a woman wearing a red bandana and red shirt holds a megaphone, passionately speaking into it. Behind her, a group of people march, holding a large red banner. The banner has bold white text and an image of a raised fist in black. The participants are wearing various colored shirts and jackets, with some in orange safety vests. The background shows blurred buildings and a tree, creating an urban setting. The scene conveys a sense of activism and solidarity.

Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

Tag: Pope conclave

Forecast: Part of Europe plunges into blackout, conclave for new pope begins, and Russia calls for three-day ceasefire