The first American pope
Robert Francis Prevost was chosen yesterday as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, and became the first Pope from the US. He took the papal name Leo XIV and greeted a cheering crowd of followers on St. Peter’s square by saying: “Peace be with you”. Read a transcript of his speech.
The choice defended a long -term conviction that church leaders would never select a pope from a worldwide super power that already has a considerable influence. “In a world that looks upside down, old taboos also break into the Vatican, where the idea of an American pope for generations was unimaginable,” said Jason Horowitz, chief of Rome’s desk.
See the moment that Leo XIV emerged as pope.
When Ideological camps struggle Before the conclave about the fact that he wanted to continue the inclusive agenda of the last pope, Francis, or returned to a conservative learning path, supporters had thrown the then cardinal prevost, 69, as a balanced alternative. In his first comments to the crowd that had gathered on St. Peter -Square, Leo emphasized the need to build bridges.
His election was greeted with gratifying in Vatican City But also in Chicago, where he was born, and in Peru, where he spent more than two decades. President Trump called his selection “a great honor” for the United States.
Who is Leo? Born in Chicago, the 69-year-old Paus spent a large part of his life outside the US He served as a missionary, parish priest, teacher and bishop in Peru and eventually became a Peruvian citizen. Until the death of Francis, he held one of the most influential Vatican posts, who runs the office that bishops selects and manages worldwide. This is what else we know about him.
What is the following: Leo will celebrate today in the Sixtine Chapel with the cardinals who have chosen him. He will recite a prayer in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday. And on Monday he will meet journalists in the Vatican.
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Trump’s trade agreement with Great Britain has the details of the left behind to be arranged
The US and the UK are planning one Trade agreement that would increase market access For billions of dollars from American exports and also some punishing rates are rolling back on British products, President Trump said yesterday. It was the first agreement that the Trump government has reached since he imposed higher rates on its trading partners.
Representatives of the two countries will meet in the coming months and many details still have to be worked out. The rate of 10 percent that Trump imposed on Groot -Britain and other countries in April will remain in force, but rates will be reduced to British steel, aluminum and cars. In exchange, Great -Britain will open access to beef, ethanol and other American products.
The news is A much needed political victory For Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Great Britain, as well as the justification of his strategy to diligently cultivate Trump.
Context: Whatever the last deal is, it is Can be more important for Great -Britain than for the US Great -Britain occupies the number 11 spot in large trading partners of the US, while the US is the largest partner of Great -Britain.
Who is the next?: EU officials have drawn up a list with 95 billion euros in American goods That they can focus on higher rates. Hours later Trump said that American officials “are planning to close a deal with Europe. A first round of US-China Commercial conversations It is expected that this weekend will take place in Switzerland.
The danger grows in South Asia
India and Pakistan seem to be their armed confrontation dangerous escalating. Both countries said their military locations had been attacked and heavy shelling and strikes were reported on each side of their border at night.
State Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with leaders from both countries and emphasized the need for ‘immediate de-escalation’, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On the ground: In Jammu, an Indian city of about half a million people, parts of the city were under Black -Outs last night and the sounds of explosions and sirens were heard.
Strategy: India is Working to limit Pakistan access to international financial aid.
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That’s it for today’s briefing. See you next week. – Natasha
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