Pope Leo XIV: First American Pontiff Shakes Vatican
In a historic first, Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, heading the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. His election signals potential shifts in Church policies and stirs global reactions.
24 Hours Trump appoints Jeanine Pirro as interim DC prosecutor + Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope + US and UK announce historic trade deal + Pentagon orders removal of up to 1,000 trans troops + FEMA acting chief fired after defense of agency + DOJ opens criminal probe into NY AG Letitia James + India and Pakistan exchange drone and missile strikes + Trump withdraws Ed Martin nomination for DC US Attorney + White smoke signals new pope at Vatican + Chicago celebrates hometown pope Leo XIV + Senate blocks bipartisan stablecoin bill + Solar and wind power costs blamed for UK and Germany issues + Trump urges GOP to raise taxes on wealthy Americans + Supreme Court upholds Washington state gun magazine ban + Firing squad execution in South Carolina botched + Air traffic control overhaul plan unveiled by Trump admin
Number 1.4 billion - Catholics worldwide led by new American Pope Leo XIV.
Quote "Peace be with you." — Pope Leo XIV, first public address from Vatican balcony
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Historic Moment: Pope Leo XIV Becomes First American to Lead Church
White Smoke Signals Election of First U.S. Pope Leo XIV
Chicago Celebrates as Native Son Robert Prevost Named Pope Leo XIV
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Court Allows Trump to Enforce Ban on Trans Military Service Members
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Chief Fired After Congressional Testimony
DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into NY Attorney General Letitia James
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President Trump Pulls Controversial Nominee Ed Martin for DC Prosecutor
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White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel—New Pope Elected
Cardinals Choose New Pope: White Smoke Signals Decision
Vatican Sees White Smoke as Cardinals Elect 267th Pope
Chicago Cheers Birth of Native Son Pope Leo XIV
US Citizens Celebrate First American Pope Election
Social Media Erupts Over Chicago-Born Pope Leo XIV
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Trump Pushes GOP to Raise Millionaire Tax for Revenue Boost
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