The Bates group has spent their days visiting archaeological sites around Rome, but they’ve also joined the crowds in St.

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For white smoke, a compound of the chemicals potassium chlorate, lactose, and rosin (also known as Greek pitch) is used, ...

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Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

The historic collaboration will cover caregiving, brain health, and more as the world faces a rapidly aging population.

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