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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis' successor

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Mass after his historic election as the first North American pope

The Independent UK

Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois and watched in awe as his brother’s name was announced

The Independent UK

Asian stocks are mixed after hopes for China-US talks, trade deal with the UK lift Wall Street

Shares are mixed in Asia as investors pin their hopes on weekend trade talks between China and the U.S. U.S. futures and oil prices logged modest gains

The Independent UK

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Judge to hear arguments over whether LA prosecutor should be kicked off Menendez case

Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez will make their case to a judge that Los Angeles prosecutors should be removed from the resentencing case for the brothers

The Independent UK

Leo XIV, First US Pope, To Celebrate First Mass As Pontiff

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass Friday, the day after becoming the first US head of the Catholic Church, with the world watching for signs of what kind of pope he will be.

International Business Times

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

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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

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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’

Reason

Pope Leo XIV and Immigration

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

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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