Pope Francis Accepts Providence Bishop's Retirement; More: PM Patch RI

Also: Teen from Spain who was staying with family in RI dies in crash; General Mills flour recall; police looking for porch pirate suspect.

Posted Mon, May 1, 2023 at 4:05 pm ET

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Pope Francis Accepts Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin's Retirement: Pope Francis on Monday accepted the retirement of Bishop Thomas Tobin, the leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence for close to the last two decades.
Teen From Spain Staying With Family In RI Dies In Crash On I-195 In East Providence: Rhode Island State Police say heavy rain played a part in the I-195 crash that killed Jefferson Zaid Lara Romero, 18, of Spain.
General Mills Recalls Flour Products Sold In RI Grocery Stores: State health officials said the recall was issued for potential salmonella contamination.

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