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The Pope enjoyed broad support among U.S. Catholics

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Argentina's president, a former critic of Pope Francis, offers his condolences

Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian who stridently defends free markets, acknowledged his and the pope's differing viewpoints.

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Leaders in Africa mourn the passing of Pope Francis

Pope Francis meets with president of Kenya William Samoei Ruto during the G7 Leaders Summit on day two of the 50th G7 summit at Borgo Egnazia on June 14, 2024 in Fasano, Italy.

On Monday, Kenyan President William Ruto posted on X that Francis "exemplified servant leadership through his humility, his unwavering commitment to inclusivity and justice, and his deep compassion for the poor and the vulnerable."

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See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy

Pope Francis delivers the Urbi and Orbi prayer in an empty St. Peter

From consoling a young boy whose father had recently died, to preaching in an eerily empty St. Peter's Square during the pandemic, Francis understood how his actions, as much as his words, could preach the Gospel.

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Putin mourns the pope. Russia's war strained their relationship

Pope Francis meets with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City in July 2019.

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Pope Francis dies at 88. And, House Democrats press for Abrego Garcia's return

Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines.

Gone at age 88, Pope Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage. And, House Democrats visit El Salvador to demand Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return.

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As pope, Francis strove to reach out to the 'periphery' of the world

Pope Francis on a visit to Santiago de Cuba, Cuba in September 2015.

Accepting a prestigious European prize in 2016, he sharply scolded the European Union for its treatment of migrants and fraying sense of unity.

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Central European leaders mourn the pope's death

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on social media that Pope Francis "inspired millions far beyond the Catholic Church with his humility and love for the less fortunate.

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Zelenskyy pays tribute to the pope, who angered Ukrainians in recent years

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a photo of himself shaking hands with Pope Francis and praised the pontiff as someone who "knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity.

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Pope Francis was the church's first non-European head in centuries

A worshiper waves the flag of Argentina as Pope Francis arrives at St. Peter

Pope Francis was the first non-European head of the Roman Catholic Church in more than a millennium.

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Pope Francis met briefly with Vice President Vance on Sunday

Pope Francis meets with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and delegation during an audience at Casa Santa Marta on Sunday in Vatican City.

The Holy See Press Office said the pair exchanged Easter greetings in a private meeting that lasted for a few minutes.

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The Pope's final public appearance was greeting the faithful for Easter Sunday

Pope Francis addresses the crowd from the main balcony of St. Peter

On Sunday, Francis did not preside over the Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square, instead delegating it to Italian Cardinal Angelo Comastri.

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How is a new pope chosen? Here's how the conclave works

White smoke billows from a chimney at the Sistine Chapel, signaling that cardinal electors have chosen a new pope — Pope Francis — on March 13, 2013.

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe will get a new leader.

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The world mourns the passing of the Pope

Pope Francis tours St. Peter

The international community reacts to the death of Pope Francis, who was a truly global figure and influence went beyond the Catholic church.

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House Democrats land in El Salvador, demand Abrego Garcia's return

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Unsanctioned congressional trip comes days after Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy

Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines.

Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.

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Sell USA? Why Trump's tariffs may be sparking a historic storm on Wall Street

Something rare is happening on Wall Street: Stocks, bonds and the dollar are all falling at the same time — and investors are debating why.

When Trump announced sweeping tariffs this month, he called it "Liberation Day." But there are fears that it may well have been the day foreign investors started to lose faith in the United States.

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Need Earth Day optimism? Here are some environmental do-gooders in your backyard

The morning sun shines through a forest outside Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on Sakhalin Island in Russia

At a time when communities feel fractured, here's a look at online communities taking a pragmatic approach to changing the world for the better.

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With Assad gone and Syria's war over, the White Helmets have a new mission

The White Helmets search for unexploded ordnance in Homs, Syria, on Jan. 29.

Vilified by the Assad regime, these Nobel-nominated first responders operated only in rebel areas. Now their founder is in the new government and they're extending their reach to all of Syria.

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Diagnosed with 'dense breasts'? You may need more than a mammogram

Dr. Olena Weaver of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston looks at mammogram imagery. The regular mammogram on the left shows a woman with dense breast tissue; on the right is a <a href="https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/what-is-a-contrast-enhanced-mammogram.h00-159701490.html"target="_blank"   >contrast-enhanced mammogram<!-- raw HTML omitted -->.

About 40% of women have dense or extremely dense breasts. Online risk assessment tools can help women decide if a breast MRI is a good idea.

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Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88

Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Philippines

The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrives in India for a 4-day visit

A woman and a child walk past a banner welcoming U.S. Vice President JD Vance on a street in New Delhi, India, on Monday.

Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.

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Texas hearing on Walmart mass shooting sets stage for plea to avoid the death penalty

In this Aug. 12, 2019 photo, mourners visit the makeshift memorial near the Walmart in El Paso, Texas.

Patrick Crusius has acknowledged he targeted Hispanics on Aug. 3, 2019, when he opened fire in the store crowded with weekend shoppers from the U.S. and Mexico in the border city of El Paso.

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Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees

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Bukele proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Sunday, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States for what he called "political prisoners" in Venezuela.

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Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas

Damage to Maurices clothing is shown in Ada, Okla., after severe weather passed the area on Sunday.

Additional heavy rain is expected across the Plains this week. With streams already swollen and the ground saturated, that leaves the area at risk of additional flooding.

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Trump faces bipartisan criticism over Abrego Garcia deportation

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Maryland senator calls Abrego Garcia case a 'constitutional crisis,' a Louisiana senator says its a 'screw up'

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Israeli probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics finds 'professional failures'

Mourners gather around the bodies of 8 Red Crescent emergency responders, recovered in Rafah a week after an Israeli attack, as they are transported for burial from a hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Monday, March 31, 2025.

The Israeli military investigation said the examination found "no evidence to support claims of execution or that any of the deceased were bound before or after the shooting."

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Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest

Demonstrators protest in Berlin against the possible deportation of four foreign pro-Palestinian activists from Germany on April 7. The four, including two from Ireland, one from Poland and one from the United States, face order to leave relating to their participation in a protest at Berlin

The four individuals — from Ireland, Poland and the U.S. — face possible deportation but say German authorities haven't made clear what crimes they've committed. They're appealing the orders.

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The Justice Department is about to make its case for a Google breakup. Here's what to know

This photo, taken Sept. 11, 2023, shows various Google logos when searched on Google. If government regulators succeed in forcing Google to spin off its Chrome browser business, it

Google and the Justice Department will face off in the final stage of a landmark antitrust case that could force the company to spin off its Chrome browser business.

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The cases against Harvey Weinstein: A timeline of allegations and trials

Harvey Weinstein is arraigned in court on September 18, 2024 in New York City, pleading not guilty to a new sex crimes charge.

The former Hollywood producer is on trial for sex crimes in New York — again. Here are the allegations and proceedings that have led to this.

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