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Pope Francis delivers first Easter Sunday speech

The pontiff called for peace, drawing attention to conflicts in the Middle East and North Korea

Prachi Gupta Sunday, Mar 31, 2013 1:51 PM UTC
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Scientists from the University of Padua in Italy say new analysis shows the cloth dates from 280 BC to 220 AD

Samantha Stainburn, GlobalPost Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 6:00 PM UTC 67
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The party's over. That cloud of white smoke announces that the Vatican has chosen our new leader

Mary Elizabeth Williams Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 6:53 PM UTC 13
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The former NBA star hopes to ride in style as he continues on his strange quest for world peace VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 4:10 PM UTC
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Who needs white or black smoke when you can get a text message?

David Bauder, Associated Press Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 1:14 PM UTC
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The conclave of cardinals is ready to get down to the real business of selecting the next Pope

Associated Press Sunday, Mar 10, 2013 11:15 AM UTC
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The move to give an extra $60m was announced by John Kerry at an international conference on Syria in Rome

Associated Press Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 3:01 PM UTC
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The announcement Monday was a surprise

Kera Bolonik Monday, Feb 11, 2013 11:28 AM UTC
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Is our republic coming to an unceremonious end? History may not be on America's side

Steven Strauss, Alternet Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 9:32 PM UTC 40
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