Skeletal remains found on Tovrea Castle property; American selected as new pope
PHOENIX - From a shocking discovery near a Phoenix landmark to Catholics in the Phoenix area reacting to news that an American has been selected as Pope, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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