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Pope Francis tours St. Peter's Square in his popemobile after bestowing the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 20, 2025.

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The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis

The international community reacts to the death of Pope Francis, a global figure whose influence went beyond the Catholic Church.

April 21, 2025
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Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines.

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

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.

April 21, 2025
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Peonies in Marseille, southern France, on April 25, 2018.

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Tell us about the most memorable Mother's Day gift you've received

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April 21, 2025
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Inmates sit in a cell at El Salvador's Counter-Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT) mega-prison, where hundreds of gang members are incarerated, in Tecoluca  on Jan. 27. The Trump administration says it is considering El Salvador's offer to accept U.S. prisoners — including some U.S. citizens — in its jails.

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

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

April 21, 2025
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  • Luke Garrett
Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines.

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

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.

April 21, 2025
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  • Daniel Burke
Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Philippines' Manila Cathedral on Jan. 16, 2015. During his papacy, Francis strove to reach out to what he called the "periphery" of the world in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

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

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.

April 21, 2025
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With Assad gone and Syria's war over, the White Helmets have a new mission

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.

April 21, 2025
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Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are symbiotic. 'Sinners' is the latest proof

For over a decade, Ryan Coogler has been bringing out the best in Michael B. Jordan — in Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, and now, Sinners. It's hard to overstate how important this partnership is in cinematic history.

April 21, 2025
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Tell us about your 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' memories

To celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, send us your memories of the film.

April 21, 2025
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Need Earth Day optimism? Here are some environmental do-gooders in your backyard

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.

April 21, 2025
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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.

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

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.

April 21, 2025
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El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele waves as he departs following a meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump, Monday, April 14, 2025, in Washington.

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Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees

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.

April 21, 2025
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Damage to Maurices clothing is shown in Ada, Okla., after severe weather passed the area on Sunday.

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Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas

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.

April 21, 2025
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David Cronenberg's grief is 'as powerful as it always was'

David Cronenberg's The Shrouds is a meditation on grief and obsession.

April 21, 2025
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  • Ayesha Rascoe
In this photo released by Senator Van Hollen's press office, Hollen, right, speaks with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian citizen who was living in Maryland and deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, in a hotel restaurant in San Salvador, El Salvador, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Press Office Senator Van Hollen, via AP)

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Trump faces bipartisan criticism over Abrego Garcia deportation

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

April 20, 2025
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  • Luke Garrett
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