Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
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"Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing" is generating significant coverage in the World category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include The Washington Post and The New York Times. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (4)
- Pope Leo speaks with Russian President Putin by phone EWTN News · 3h ago
- Pope Leo calls Putin from hospital urging ceasefire, aid to starving Ukrainians National Catholic Reporter · 3h ago
- Pope speaks to Putin from hospital, voices concern over Ukraine The Washington Post · 4h ago
- Pope Asks Putin for a Cease-Fire for a Ukrainian City Under Siege The New York Times · 4h ago
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