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The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025

FACT FOCUS: Trumps claims the US subsidizes Canada. Experts say the numbers don't add up

President Donald Trump falsely claimed during a meeting with newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that the U.S. provides Canada with subsidies of about $200 billion

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Robert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good-humoured first US pope

Colleagues recall a calm and grounded leader capable of moderating between factions, with a strong connection to his predecessor

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

What will the new pope be like? He’s chosen to be called Leo: that’s no accident

Popes who take that name tend to be progressive reformers. If Trump and JD Vance think they have an ally in the Vatican, I think not, says former Tablet editor Catherine Pepinster

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

Cardinals Elect First American Pope As Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him as the first American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

International Business Times · May 8, 2025

Who is Pope Leo XIV? Robert Prevost becomes 267th pontiff and first from the United States

Robert Francis Prevost was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023 and was responsible for vetting nominations for bishops around the world

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Who is Leo XIV, the new Pope chosen by cardinals to lead the Catholic Church?

Pope Leo has made history as the Church’s first American pontiff.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Robert Francis Prevost makes history as the newly elected Pope

Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope and has made history as the first American chosen for the position.

BANG Premier · May 8, 2025

New pope was critical of Trump admin

Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly amplified criticisms of the Trump administration and Catholic convert JD Vance

Salon · May 8, 2025

What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice

Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, very much in line with the late Pope Francis’ global ministry

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025