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Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis

Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis

World leaders and Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his wishes to be remembered as a simple pastor.
by The Associated Press

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Iran and the U.S. hold expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran and the U.S. hold expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran and the United States have started in-depth negotiations in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, talks that likely will hinge on the Islamic Republic’s enrichment of uranium.
by The Associated Press

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How to watch Pope Francis’s funeral, and what to expect

How to watch Pope Francis’s funeral, and what to expect

Pope Francis’s funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here’s what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.
by Rachel Treisman

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Pope Francis’ doctor says pontiff died ‘without suffering, at home’

Pope Francis’ doctor says pontiff died ‘without suffering, at home’

Pope Francis’ doctor has recounted the pope’s last moments in Italian newspaper interviews. Dr. Sergio Alfieri said the pope “died without suffering, at home.” The doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but unresponsive when he was called to the Vatican early Monday morning. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
by The Associated Press

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A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people

A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey. The quake prompted widespread panic and scores of injuries in Istanbul, though there were no immediate reports of serious damage.
by The Associated Press

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Gaza’s Catholics mourn Pope Francis. ‘He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night’

Gaza’s Catholics mourn Pope Francis. ‘He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night’

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began. “Today we feel like we are orphans,” a spokesperson says.
by Anas Baba and Jane Arraf

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