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Here’s what to know about Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday as the first American pope.

Over the past few months, an Israeli military operation has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians in West Bank cities. Some Palestinians fear it may be laying the ground to annex the territory.

The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Officials summoned the American ambassador to express its displeasure after the Trump Administration was said be ratcheting up surveillance.

It would be harder for insurers and scientists to study wildfires, storms and other “billion dollar disasters,” which are growing more frequent as the planet warms.

Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. He took the papal name Leo XIV, and greeted his new followers by saying, “Peace be with you.”

Maryland has restricted use of the toxic fertilizer. A plan to send more to Virginia has sparked fears of contaminated farms and fisheries.

The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power and relationships to bedevil its old enemy.

Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope.