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The pope was released from a lengthy hospital stay less than a month ago for a life-threatening respiratory condition.

Active since last week, the shower is formed from a comet's debris and is forecast to produce the most fireballs overnight.

A conclave will be held to choose a new pope. Here's how it will work

As pontiff, Francis sought to build bridges with global corporate leaders, who sought audiences with him -- but also to remind them about the need to look out for the poor.

The far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip.

In his final remarks, Francis focused on a hallmark theme of his papacy: migrants

His groundbreaking pontificate worked to make the Catholic Church more inclusive. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership.

CATL, the world's largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, described breakthroughs that could make E.V.s more competitive with gasoline-powered cars.

Francis faced defiant, conservative U.S. Catholic leaders

The pontiff met with Vice President JD Vance on Sunday and blessed Catholics gathered for Easter. His doctors had urged him to rest.