SUMMARY: The death of Pope Francis at 88 due to a stroke and subsequent heart failure has deeply affected St. Louis Catholics, who are expressing their grief and admiration for his leadership. The bronze doors of Vatican City are now closed, marking the vacancy of the papal throne. Plans are in place for his body to be moved to Saint Peter’s Basilica for public viewing, followed by nine days of mourning before a new pope is elected by 135 voting cardinals. Many parishioners recall Pope Francis’s progressive messages of love, inclusion, and environmental advocacy, highlighting his significant impact on the Church and its followers.

Parishioners in St. Louis are mourning the death of Pope Francis, expressing deep sadness over the loss of their admired leader.

Catholics in the area have praised Pope Francis for his progressive leadership, highlighting his messages of love and inclusion as transformative for the Church. FOX 2’s Caroline Pettey reports.

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SUMMARY: The University of Missouri has announced a billion-dollar project to build a new nuclear research reactor, NextGen MR, aimed at advancing cancer treatment. The new reactor will be twice the size and more powerful than the current Myrrh reactor, which has treated half a million cancer patients last year with life-saving medical radioisotopes. The project, expected to take up to 10 years to complete, will provide a steady stream of isotopes for treatments and boost the state’s economy. With about $200 million in funding, the university seeks additional state, federal, and private support for the project.

The University of Missouri announced a deal to build a new nuclear research reactor. The billion-dollar project will help advance the school’s critical role in the fight against cancer.

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SUMMARY: The 4th Annual Midwest Easter Car & Bike Show, hosted by King’s Auto Repair at Westside Missionary Baptist Church, brought together car enthusiasts, families, and local residents for a celebration that went beyond traditional Easter activities. Hundreds attended, enjoying a mix of classic, vintage, and modern cars, along with live music, go-carts, and food. The event featured giveaways, including $8,000 worth of bikes, Easter baskets, and more. The celebration, which also included a luxury cigar lounge, has grown into one of the most anticipated community events in North County, surpassing organizers’ expectations.

While some spent the morning in church, others revved their engines for a different kind of celebration, as Kings Auto Repair hosted the Fourth Annual Midwest Easter Car & Bike Show at West Side Missionary Baptist Church.

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