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By Steve Inskeep,

Published May 9, 2025 at 4:28 AM EDT

The moment a new pope is elected, what we know about Pope Leo XIV, the U.S. and China hold trade talks over the weekend.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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