The first American pope

Robert Francis Prevost was selected yesterday by the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first pontiph from the USA, took the papal name Leo XIV and greeted the fan crowd of followers in St. Peter’s Square, saying: “Peace to be with you.” Read the transcript of his speech.

The choice has defied the long -standing belief that church leaders will never choose a pope from a global superpower that already has a significant impact. “In a world that seems upside down, the old taboos are also broken in the Vatican, where the idea of ​​American pope generations was unthinkable,” said Jason Horowitz, our head of our office in Rome.

Look at the moment when Leo XIV became a pope.

As Ideological camps conflicted Prior to the conclave over whether it would continue the inclusive plan of the last pope, Francis or return to the conservative doctrinal path, the supporters set up Cardinal Prerazost, 69, as a balanced alternative. In his first remark, a crowd that gathered on St. Peter’s Square, Leo put a great emphasis on the need to build bridges.

His choice welcomed rejoicing in the Vatican City But also in Chicago, where he was born, and in Peru, where he spent more than two decades. President Trump called his election “great honor” for the United States.

Who is Leo? Born in Chicago, a 69-year-old Pontif spent most of his life outside the USA He served as a missionary, a parish priest, teacher and bishop in Peru, eventually becoming a Peruvian citizen. Until Francis’ death, he held one of the most influential Vatican posts, led an office that selects and manages the bishops globally. Here’s what else we know about him.

What is the following: Leo today will celebrate Mass in the Sistine Chapel with the Cardinals who chose him. On Sunday, he will recite the prayer at St. Peter’s Basilica. And on Monday he will meet with reporters in the Vatican.

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Trump’s trade agreement with Britain left details to resolve

The US and the UK intend to sign a a A trade contract that would increase access to the market For billions of dollars of US exports and also the return of some criminal tariffs to British products, President Trump said yesterday. It was the first agreement that Trump’s administration achieved since it imposed larger tariffs to its trade partners.

Representatives of the two countries will meet in the coming months, and many details have yet to be elaborated. The 10 percent tariff that Trump has imposed in April Britain and other countries will remain in place, but the tariffs will be established in British steel, aluminum and cars. In turn, Britain will open access to beef, ethanol and other American products.

It’s the news a preferably necessary political victory For Prime Minister Keira Starmer of Britain, as well as the revenge of his strategy that he persistently processes Trump.

Context: Regardless of the final job, that can be more important for Britain than for the US Britain occupies the number 11 among the main trade partners of the US, while the US is the biggest partner in Britain.

Who is next?: EU officials drew a list 95 billion euros valuable American goods so that they could target the higher tariffs. A few hours later, Trump said that US officials “intended to make an agreement” with Europe. The first round Sad-Kin’s trade spoke It is expected to be held this weekend in Switzerland.

The danger grows in southern Asia

India and Pakistan appear dangerously escalating their armed conflict. Both countries said their military places were attacked, and difficult shelling and strikes were reported overnight on each side of their border.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the leaders of both countries and emphasized the need for “direct deescation,” said State Department.

On earth: In Jamm, an Indian city of about half a million people, parts of the city were under darkening last night, and the sounds of explosions and sirens could be heard.

Strategy: It’s India Working to limit access to Pakistan International Financial Assistance.

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That’s it for today’s briefing. See you next week. – Natasha

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