Lula De Silva's Mother Was the First President to Come Back to Brazil

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On Monday, Louis Inacio Lula de Silva was sworn in as president of Brazil for the third time. He told the country that Bolsonaro and his policies had reeked national destruction. And Joseph Ratzinger was born in a small Bavarian town 95 years ago. Our obituaries editor reflects on his life and legacy.

Our Brazil correspondent surveys the state of the country, as Lula assumes the presidency precisely 20 years after his first inauguration. We ask why America’s armed forces are facing recruitment struggles not seen since the Vietnam War. And as Benedict XVI’s funeral begins, our obituaries editor reflects on his papacy. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer