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That’s right, we say, that guy, although the current pope is actually from Chicago and loves baseball.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In his Palm Sunday homily last week, Pope Leo said that Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Fire crews were called to Windsor Crescent in Kniver, Staffordshire, at about 22:00 BST on Saturday, to reports of a tree that had fallen on a house and a car.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

According to NPR, “official government tallies show that foreign direct investment last year was $288 billion — slightly less than the previous year and below average for the last 10 years.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

I run toward the building, only to realize that it’s too packed, and people are rushing for cars and trees to hide under.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith