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Pope Francis Dies; CEOs Hesitate Amid Economic Uncertainty

4/22/2025

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Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away at 88 after 12 years of service.
CEOs are opting to "pause" on significant business decisions due to ongoing economic uncertainty.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new airline, targets first-class travelers with premium services.
The IMF and World Bank meetings commence this week, coinciding with a hearing in Google's antitrust case.

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Story summary

Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away at 88 after 12 years of service.
CEOs are opting to "pause" on significant business decisions due to ongoing economic uncertainty.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new airline, targets first-class travelers with premium services.
The IMF and World Bank meetings commence this week, coinciding with a hearing in Google's antitrust case.