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Pope Francis to miss Good Friday Way of the Cross procession due to low temperatures

Fox News Pope Francis will not be able to attend the traditional Way of the Cross procession in Rome due to health concerns. The procession, which takes place every Good Friday at the Colosseum in Rome, will be unseasonably cold, according to weather forecasts. POPE DEPARTS HOSPITAL, DELIVERS 2-WORD JOKE TO REPORTERS AHEAD OF HOLY…

China and France Call for ‘All Efforts to Restore Peace in Ukraine’

New York Times The statement was issued after a three-day summit by Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron in China. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/europe/xi-macron-ukraine.html

The Response to Crime

New York Times Republican lawmakers are putting limits on progressive prosecutors. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/briefing/legislators-response-to-crime.html

Nord Stream Sabotage Theories Deepen as Shreds of Evidence Emerge

New York Times Intelligence leaks surrounding the sabotage of the pipelines have provided more questions than answers. It may be in no one’s interest to reveal more. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/europe/nord-stream-pipeline-sabotage-theories.html

Dmitry Krymov, Exiled Russian Director, Starts Over in New York

New York Times Dmitry Krymov, one of Russia’s most eminent directors, is among the dozens of artists who have left their homeland since Russia invaded Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/theater/dmitry-krymov-russia-ukraine-director.html

Who Jacinda Ardern Really Is

New York Times As told in her first and farewell speeches. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/australia/jacinda-ardern-valedictory-speech.html

U.S. Ambassador Meets With Russian Official on Evan Gershkovich Detention

New York Times Lynne M. Tracy, the ambassador, spoke with Sergei A. Ryabkov, the Russian deputy foreign minister. U.S. officials have not been granted consular access to Mr. Gershkovich in the past week, a State Department official said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-wsj-russia.html

As the war grinds on in Ukraine, Ireland will examine its military neutrality.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/europe/as-the-war-grinds-on-in-ukraine-ireland-will-examine-its-military-neutrality.html

Your Friday Briefing

New York Times A war documents leak. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/briefing/documents-leak-protests-france-israel.html

Marlène Schiappa Posed for Playboy (Clothed). France Is Looking, and Talking.

New York Times Critics have questioned the junior minister’s choice of publication, and called the magazine shoot a distraction amid nationwide protests over a new pension law. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/france-minister-playboy-marlene-schiappa.html