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A collection of early public writings by the future Pope Leo XIV will be published this fall for the first time in English.

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Amazon Prime Day — a four-day event starting on June 23 — can be an opportunity to shop for discounted items ranging from electronics to skincare. While you're loading up your cart, consider snagging ...

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