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She was a mascot for the Storm Chasers — and just had to watch Jac Caglianone’s debut
Becca Mann was a mascot for the Royals’ farm team in Omaha while she was a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The greatest road trip movies
The long tradition of road trip movies have made the genre one of the most appealing to storytellers and audiences alike. While not all road trip movies take place in America, it is a uniquely ...
New York’s ban on Native American mascots in schools runs into Trump
Education Secretary Linda McMahon says her agency found that New York’s ban on tribal themed mascots in public schools ...
Pope Leo XIV updates his Peruvian citizen registration with his new Vatican address
LIMA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV hasn't forgotten his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen: He updated his national registration ...
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated ...
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19th-century Catholic teachings, 21st-century tech: How concerns about AI guided Pope Leo’s choice of name
In January 2025, the Vatican released a document calling for a “renewed appreciation of all that is human” in the age of AI. It warned against what Pope Francis called the “technocratic paradigm”: the ...
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A Conclave of Sea Gulls Concludes Its Business
Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Three sea gulls, including a chick, were ...
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Vatican issues 'sede vacante' postage stamps valid until a new pope is elected
VATICAN CITY — Vatican post offices and selected ... FeedMe: Mill Pond Steak & Seafood Credit: Newsday Updated 55 minutes ago Sec'y of Ed: Mascot ban violates civil rights law ...
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Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis lying in state after Easter Monday death
The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on Easter Monday. The photographs show Francis dressed in his vestments ...
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Pope’s death: what now for the Jubilee – and how its kawaii mascot might outlive it
Its official mascot is Luce, an anime-style character in a yellow sailor’s raincoat – a nod to the Vatican flag – and muddy boots to represent life’s stormy journey. “It’s truly ...
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Who’s who at the Vatican?
University of Dayton provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis’ health. The pope has been at ...
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Catholic Church’s Jubilee mascot, appeals to younger generation while embracing time-honored traditions
Luce (light) is the Holy Mascot by the Vatican Which represents the Church of Jesus Christ. The entire character has symbolism, showcasing a devout Catholic girl (with friends) on a pilgrimage ...