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Pope Leo XIV: Why the College of Cardinals chose the Chicago native and Augustinian to lead the church after Francis

When 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he was cheered loudly by the huge crowd of pilgrims, tourists, local Catholics and other onlookers who had waited hours for the first…

The Conversation

Key points of the UK-US trade deal explained

The agreement is the first of its kind struck by the US since President Donald Trump came to power in January.

Evening Standard

Chicago Newspaper Finds Photo of Pope Leo XIV at White Sox World Series Game in 2005

The Supreme Pontiff seems to have crossed paths with Paul Konerko and friends.

Sports Illustrated

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Vatican City Explained: History, Wealth, and How It Became The Smallest Country in the World

The Vatican is the world's smallest country, ruled by the Pope, with its own laws, bank, and army. Formed in 1929, it holds billions in assets and global influence far beyond its tiny size.

International Business Times UK

Chicago reacts to hometown Pope Leo: ‘Like the Cubs winning the World Series’

Residents – Catholic and non-Catholic – celebrate a ‘moment of joy’ as native son Robert Prevost becomes new pontiff

The Guardian - US

The Pope with a ‘twinkle in his eye’: Former protégé describes the American set to lead the Catholic Church

“It’s just wonderful, the peacemaker and unifier that he is,” Fr. Robert Hagan told The Independent

The Independent UK

‘Peace be with all of you’: how Pope Leo XIV embodies a living dialogue between tradition and modernity

When Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the loggia of St Peter’s Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, he set three precedents.

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North Korea says leader Kim supervised missile tests simulating nuclear strikes against rivals

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of short-range ballistic missile systems that simulated nuclear counterstrikes against U.S. and South Korean forces, state media said Friday, as the North continued to blame its rivals for escalating tensions through their joint military exercises

The Independent UK

‘Leone!’ Vatican crowds hail Leo XIV as new pope of the Catholic Church

Experts say Pope Leo is likely to carry forward the legacy of his predecessor Francis, while forging his own path.

Al Jazeera

Australian Catholics welcome ‘approachable’ new pope in hope he will pursue peace

Leo XIV is a fan of Tim Tams but not Vegemite, one church leader says, and is ‘humble’ and ‘gentle’

The Guardian - AU

Pope Leo XIV and Immigration

The first American pope has a history of advocating for migrants' rights.

Reason

Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties

Fans bring up ‘Hail Marys’ at Bears games as Pope Leo XIV takes charge at the Vatican

The Independent UK

Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

Al Jazeera looks at Pope Leo’s views, background and his journey from Chicago to the top of the Catholic Church.

Al Jazeera

Jobs ‘days’ away from being lost without US deal, suggests Reynolds

Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said ‘we were at risk of thousands of people losing their jobs’ without an agreement.

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The Independent UK

Thousands of UK workers feared ‘days’ away from job losses without new US-UK trade deal

The deal, hailed as ‘historic’ by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, offers a lifeline to British industries

Evening Standard

Pope Leo XIV’s name choice ‘signals he will continue work of Francis’

Pope Leo will have the challenge of following in the footsteps of the late Francis, whose popularity saw him dubbed ‘the people’s pope’.

Evening Standard

UK announces fresh wave of Russia sanctions as 100 cargo-carrying oil tankers are targeted

Officials have said the Government will take action against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo in defiance of sanctions

The Independent UK

Trump appoints Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top prosecutor in DC

The pick comes as Trump announced he was pulling support from Ed Martin

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International Business Times

Extremely Online New Pope Unafraid To Talk Politics

From pillorying the US vice president to denouncing the death penalty, Pope Leo has proven unafraid to tackle prickly political issues on social media -- making him the first "extremely online" pontiff.

Latin Times

Vance Urged to 'Stay Away' From New Pope Leo XIV After Last Visit With Pope Francis: 'Try Not to Kill This One'

If JD Vance hoped that getting a new pope would make everyone forget that the last one died hours after their meeting, he is in for a grave disappointment.

The Independent UK

Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope

Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches, cheered from classrooms and celebrated at homes as the historic decision was announced that a native son, Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected pope

International Business Times

Pope Leo XIV: Soft-spoken American Spent Decades Amid Poor In Peru

Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but his powerful role within the Roman Curia has also given him a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

The Sports Daily

Chicago Sports Fans React To Selection Of Pope Leo XIV

Chicago sports fans react to the selection of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XiV, the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

The Independent UK

Americans react to Robert Prevost becoming first US pope

Americans in Rome were delighted at a US-born pope being chosen on Thursday, 8 May, after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to succeed the late Francis.

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Robert Prevost Becomes First US-Born Pope In History, Will Be Known As Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost — now known as Leo XIV — has been announced as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church, becoming the first American-born cardinal to become Pope.

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