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Catholics in Argentina pray for pope’s health and a papal visit

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People pray for Pope Francis in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, March 13, 2025, where the pontiff is hospitalized February.

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Many Catholics in Argentina are praying for Pope Francis’ recovery — and hoping that he will finally come back his home country on a papal visit. Also, Bangladesh’s interim government tries to retrieve money laundered by members of the previous government. And, a new UN report details sexual and gender-based violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians. Plus, Donatella Versace steps down after nearly 30 years at the helm of the luxury fashion house started by her brother.

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Many Argentine Catholics pray for long-awaited papal visit 
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