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Francis was a deeply religious child in Buenos Aires. The first pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming church.

Curbing trade with China to curry favor with the United States would be “selfish and shortsighted,” the government said, promising to retaliate.

The timing of Pope Francis’ funeral, which will span several days, has yet to be announced.

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments reduced to rubble.

The pontiff, appearing frail from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, blessed a crowd gathered on the square outside. But a Vatican aide delivered a papal address that focused on global conflicts.