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Carney meets Pope Leo XIV following inaugural mass at the Vatican

Carney meets Pope Leo XIV following inaugural mass at the Vatican

ROME — Prime Minister Mark Carney had a brief audience with Pope Leo XIV Sunday afternoon at the Vatican following the pontiff's inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square.
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Israel has launched a new offensive in blockaded Gaza. Here's what to know

Israel has launched a new offensive in blockaded Gaza. Here's what to know

JERUSALEM (AP) — The war in the Gaza Strip has reached one of its darkest periods, as Israel's blockade of all food and supplies enters its 12th week and the military wages another major offensive against Hamas .
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Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass is filled with symbolism. Here’s what you need to know

Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass is filled with symbolism. Here’s what you need to know

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV ’s inaugural Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission as head of the Catholic Church.
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Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza. Netanyahu tells negotiating team to stay at talks

Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza. Netanyahu tells negotiating team to stay at talks

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Saturday it launched a major military operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a negotiating team to remain in Qatar for indirect talks with
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Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help

Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help

ROME (AP) — U.S.
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New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma high school students studying U.S. history learn about the Industrial Revolution, women’s suffrage and America's expanding role in international affairs.
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Hail Mary, full of grace: Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace: Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary

GENAZZANO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei.
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