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Trumps welcome thousands to the White House for the annual Easter egg roll

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:03

President Trump and the first lady welcomed an estimated 40,000 people to the South Lawn of the White House on Monday for its annual Easter egg roll event. The annual tradition dates back to the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes, and save for war and food shortages, has been a mainstay of Pennsylvania Avenue since 1878.

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DHL will stop shipping packages over $800 to U.S. customers due to new customs rules

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 15:02

The shipping company's temporary new policy comes as President Trump continues to upend U.S. global trade policy.

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A look back at Pope Francis' life and legacy

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 14:22

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis died Monday, the day after Easter, at the age of 88. As the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, he was the first Latin American pontiff, the first non-European pope in more than a millennium, and he left behind a legacy of service, unity, and compassion.

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Do you have memories of Pope Francis to share? Send them our way

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 13:25

Pope Francis, one of the most popular popes in decades, has died. As the world mourns and reflects on his legacy, NPR would like to hear your stories.

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Pope Francis is remembered around the world for his generosity of spirit

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 13:05

The pope's death at the age of 88 ends a 12-year papacy that began with the historic resignation of Francis' predecessor in 2013.

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The White House has begun process of looking for new secretary of defense

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:22
The New York Times reported that he shared information last month to a second private Signal group chat about upcoming strikes in Yemen.'/>

The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.

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What happens next after a pope dies, according to recent history

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:14

The last pope to die during his tenure was Pope John Paul II in 2005. Here's what happened in the days and weeks that followed.

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Catholics across the U.S. grieve, pray and reflect on the pope's legacy

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 11:37

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Pope Francis focused on climate change as the planet continued to get hotter

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 11:37

Pope Francis called on the world and 1.4 billion Catholics to confront climate change. He brought attention to the issue but it's not clear he changed many minds.

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With CDC injury prevention team gutted, 'we will not know what is killing us'

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 11:24

Workers who track data on car crashes, drownings, traumatic brain injury, falls in the elderly, and other perils lost their jobs. Advocates worry life-saving work will stop.

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China warns of 'countermeasures' against any deals that harm its interests

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 10:08

The comments come after reports that Trump is hoping to use tariff negotiations with other countries to isolate China.

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Read Pope Francis' last public speech

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 09:51

Pope Francis made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday to deliver his Urbi et Orbi (which translates as "to the city and to the world") message, in line with tradition.

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The time NPR's Sylvia Poggioli came face-to-face with Pope Francis

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 09:42

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli spent over four decades covering Rome. During her time, she covered the last three popes. But Poggioli shared something special in common with Pope Francis.

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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 09:34

Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here's what to know about Farrell, who was born in Ireland and spent much of his career in the U.S.

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A brief history of Trump's feud with Pope Francis

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 08:13

Trump praised the pope at the start of Francis's papacy, in 2013. But relations soured during the 2016 election, when Francis criticized Trump's proposal to build a wall on the U.S.-Canada border.

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Iraq says Pope Francis' calls for coexistence 'will leave an indelible impact'

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 08:00

In Iraq, Pope Francis was recalled as a courageous leader who worked to deepen inter-faith understanding.

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The Pope enjoyed broad support among U.S. Catholics

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 07:51

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Argentina's president, a former critic of Pope Francis, offers his condolences

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 07:32

Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian who stridently defends free markets, acknowledged his and the pope's differing viewpoints.

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Leaders in Africa mourn the passing of Pope Francis

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 07:07

On Monday, Kenyan President William Ruto posted on X that Francis "exemplified servant leadership through his humility, his unwavering commitment to inclusivity and justice, and his deep compassion for the poor and the vulnerable."

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