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NY Times

The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope

Mildred Prevost, a mother of three who sought a graduate degree, held her religious devotion at the center of her life.

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NY Times

The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope

NY Times

How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV

In a digital age, the front pages of print newspapers can still capture a historic moment as they did on Friday with word-playing headlines, splashy photos and a dose of solemnity.

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NY Times

How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV

NBC

Peru celebrates election of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV made history as the first U.S.-born pontiff but his election is being celebrated in Peru because of his ties to the South American country. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports from Peru.

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NBC

Peru celebrates election of Pope Leo XIV

NBC

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal

Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.

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NBC

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal

NBC

How Pope Leo became a beloved Peruvian figure

For many Peruvians, Leo is more than the first pope from the U.S., he is also the first Peruvian pope.

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NBC

How Pope Leo became a beloved Peruvian figure

NBC

Pope Leo's brothers travel to Rome for a reunion after his historic election

Just days after making history as the first American Pope, Illinois native Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a reunion with his siblings in Rome, where his brother John Prevost will join him to celebrate this unprecedented moment for the Catholic Church and Chicago alike.

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NBC

Pope Leo's brothers travel to Rome for a reunion after his historic election

npr

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying 'Never again war'

In his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of aid

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npr

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying 'Never again war'

NY Times

The Danger for India and Pakistan Has Not Gone Away

New developments in the nuclear powers’ harrowing four-day conflict, along with entrenched religious nationalism on each side, could signal more frequent battles ahead.

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The Danger for India and Pakistan Has Not Gone Away

NY Times

What We Know About How the 4-Day India and Pakistan Clashes Unfolded

Some details are clouded by contradictory statements and disinformation. But a pattern of rapid escalation brought the conflict to the brink of catastrophe.

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What We Know About How the 4-Day India and Pakistan Clashes Unfolded

NY Times

A Night in Kashmir, Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight

Far from the missile strikes and drone combat that grabbed the world’s attention, ordinary Kashmiris suffer the heaviest toll of India and Pakistan’s confrontation.

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A Night in Kashmir, Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight

NBC

India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire

New questions about whether or not a new ceasefire between India and Pakistan is holding following a week of fighting between the two nuclear armed countries. NBC News International Correspondent Matt Bradley has more.

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India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire

npr

India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight fighting in disputed Kashmir region

People on both sides of the Line of Control, which divides the territory, reported heavy exchanges of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops. The fighting subsided by Sunday morning.

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India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight fighting in disputed Kashmir region

npr

Zelenskyy welcomes Russian overtures, but says ceasefire must come before peace talks

Zelenskyy called Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer to start talks without a ceasefire a "positive sign," and said that "the entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time."

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Zelenskyy welcomes Russian overtures, but says ceasefire must come before peace talks