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Catholics Project Many Images Onto Pope Leo: Liberal? Conservative? Cubs Fan?

Unlike Francis, Leo XIV has given few clues about where he stands on issues dividing the church (though he’s definitely a White Sox guy). Followers fill in the gaps.

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Pope Leo XIV arriving for a general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican this month.
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Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Could Hamper Efforts to House the Homeless

President Trump’s signature domestic policy law could make it harder for states to fund programs to help people find stable housing.

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Brazil Invited the World to the Amazon. It’s Become a Big Headache.

This year’s U.N. climate conference, on the edge of the rainforest, is fueling criticism of the host nation and the entire process of global diplomacy on climate change.

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A hotel in Belém, Brazil, that was renamed for the COP30 global climate conference.
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How Protests, Tear Gas and Looting Roiled Indonesia

Deep-rooted resentment over a yawning wealth gap in Indonesia set off a wave of antigovernment protests that have turned violent.

Commuters at a damaged bus stop on Monday after protests in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.
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