This American pope

Trump SURPRISING First Reaction to First American Pope, Calls It ‘Great Honor’ Despite Past Tensions

Donald Trump called it a “Great Honor” as Robert Prevost became the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The 69-year-old former Chicago bishop's election stunned the world and thrilled the U.S. But past tensions linger — Leo XIV previously criticized U.S. leaders, including Vice President JD Vance. Trump, however, welcomed the election warmly, writing on Truth Social that he looks forward to meeting the new pope. The moment marks a historic first for the Vatican and the United States, but political undertones remain impossible to ignore. #Trump #PopeLeoXIV #RobertPrevost #AmericanPope #VaticanNews #CatholicChurch #TruthSocial #TrumpPope #PopeElection #LeoXIV #JDVance #ReligionAndPolitics #Trump2025 #PapalNews #PopeHistory #Christianity #VaticanCity #PapalTransition #PopeTrumpMeeting #USVaticanTies ~ED.346~HT.408~GR.124~

'Peace be with you all,' says Pope Leo XIV in first public address since conclave election

'Peace be with you all,' says Pope Leo XIV in first public address since conclave election Prevost is the first US citizen to hold the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church and in the run-up to the conclave, was not considered a frontrunner to be elected pontiff. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/08/who-is-robert-francis-prevost-the-cardinal-elected-pope-leo-xiv Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV in Historic Vatican Moment

In an unprecedented moment, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel at 6:08 PM, setting off bells and cheers across St. Peter’s Square. The 69-year-old has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. The conclave reached a decision on its first full day of voting, marking a rare consensus among the 133 electors. The news has been met with global excitement and reverence. Prevost is praised as a "gentle, profound man of God" by peers and leaders alike. #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #WhiteSmoke #NewPope #PopeElection #SistineChapel #RobertPrevost #CatholicChurch #PopeFromUSA #StPetersSquare #HabemusPapam #Leo14 #ChurchHistory #RomeNews #AmericanPope #VaticanCity #HolySee #CardinalsVote #PapalElection #SpiritualLeadership ~HT.410~GR.124~ED.102~

Biden Slams Trump’s Social Security Plans in First Major Speech Since Leaving White House | WATCH

In his first major address since leaving office, Joe Biden took sharp aim at Donald Trump's Social Security policies, accusing the administration of trying to "wreck it so they could rob it." Speaking at the ACRD conference in Chicago, Biden warned of potential delays in benefits, criticized GOP tax priorities, and called for unity amid deep national divisions. He highlighted past Democratic leadership and earned ACRD’s Beacon of Hope Award. The Trump administration hit back on X, denying cuts and accusing Biden of misleading Americans. The 2024 political firestorm has begun. #BidenSpeech #TrumpVsBiden #SocialSecurityCrisis #ACRDConference #JoeBiden2025 #TrumpPolicies #ElderlyCare #SocialSecurity #Medicare #Medicaid #GovernmentCuts #PoliticalClash #USPolitics #BidenReturns #TrumpAdmin #2024Elections #DemsVsGOP #BidenCriticism #UnityCall #BeaconOfHope Also Read Trump Administration Freezes USD 2.2 Billion In Grants To Harvard University :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-administration-freezes-usd-2-2-billion-in-grants-to-harvard-university-4124075.html?ref=DMDesc US Teen Nikita Casap Accused Of Killing Parents To Fund Plot To Assassinate Donald Trump :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-teen-nikita-casap-accused-of-killing-parents-to-fund-plot-to-assassinate-donald-trump-4123199.html?ref=DMDesc US President Trump Is Now A Comic Book Villain In Canada, Elon Musk Is His Sidekick :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-trump-is-now-a-comic-book-villain-in-canada-elon-musk-is-his-sidekick-4120951.html?ref=DMDesc ~GR.125~HT.336~

No Bail: Robert King Arrested For Online Threats Targeting Ice And DHS Chief Kristi Noem

Robert King, a 35-year-old Texas resident, is facing federal charges after allegedly issuing violent online threats targeting ICE agents and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. In a graphic post, King encouraged deadly violence against immigration officers, prompting swift action from the Dallas Investigation Unit. Though King has no prior criminal history and is undergoing mental health treatment, a judge denied his release, calling him a flight risk and a danger to the public. The case underscores growing concerns around threats to federal officials in the digital age. #RobertKing #ICE #KristiNoem #Threats #FederalCourt #DallasNews #OnlineThreats #HomelandSecurity #MentalHealth #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #FederalCharges #ImmigrationLaw #DHS #TexasNews #OnlineCrime #DigitalThreats #LawAndOrder #CourtCase #ICEAgents #JudicialRuling #ThreatToOfficials #USAJustice #InternetCrime #FlightRisk #NoCriminalRecord #TexasCourt #ICEInvestigation #FreeSpeechDebate #FBI #CommunitySafety Also Read ICE Allegedly Violated Rights of US Citizen and 21 Others During Arrests in Chicago :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ice-violated-rights-us-citizen-chicago-activists-allege-011-4097557.html?ref=DMDesc NASA's new water-scouting CubeSat is all set to find ice on the Moon :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nasas-new-water-scouting-cubesat-is-all-set-to-find-ice-on-the-moon-3445560.html?ref=DMDesc Tropical fruit flavours ice cream for summer indulgence from Ibaco :: https://www.oneindia.com/partner-content/new-ice-cream-flavours-from-ibaco-for-the-summer-3398222.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~

Penguin nesting season begins at Chicago aquarium

Penguin nesting season begins at Chicago aquarium Rockhopper and Magellanic penguins have kicked off their annual nesting season at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, showing off their courtship moves. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/10/penguin-nesting-season-begins-at-chicago-aquarium Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Cut in US funding will be 'disastrous': Hundreds of local NPR, PBS affiliates rely on federal grants

Trump cancels funding of Public Broadcasters NPR, PBS | Orders probe by Federal agencies

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to defund NPR and PBS, directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cut federal funding to public media. The move could devastate local stations, especially in rural communities, and marks a major escalation in the administration’s ongoing battle with public broadcasters. The order also calls for investigations into potential bias and employment discrimination, sparking legal and political backlash. #Trump #NPR #PBS #PublicMedia #DefundNPR #DefundPBS #MediaBias #ExecutiveOrder #PublicBroadcasting #CPB #RobertFKennedyJr #MediaFunding ~ED.194~HT.336~GR.124~

Disinformation and conspiracy theories circulate as papal conclave begins

Disinformation and conspiracy theories circulate as papal conclave begins Cardinals gather Wednesday in Rome’s Sistine Chapel to elect the successor of Pope Francis. Euroverify debunks false theories about the secretive conclave. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/07/disinformation-and-conspiracy-theories-circulate-as-papal-conclave-begins Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Papal Conclave: Macron Accused of Meddling in Papal Conclave to Push French Cardinal for Next Pope?

French President Emmanuel Macron is under scrutiny for allegedly trying to sway the upcoming papal conclave in favor of French cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Conservative Italian outlets claim Macron met with key Vatican figures to boost Aveline’s candidacy. While some label it a diplomatic power play to restore influence with the Holy See, others dismiss it as rumor. The conclave, set for May 7, will see 135 cardinals vote to elect Pope Francis’ successor. The Elysee and Catholic groups deny interference, but suspicion continues to swirl in Rome and beyond. #Macron #PapalConclave #PopeElection #Vatican #JeanMarcAveline #CatholicChurch #PopeFrancis #France #Italy #HolySee #SantEgidio #VaticanPolitics #Conclave2025 #Cardinals #PapalSuccession #PopeNews #Rome #MacronScandal #ChurchInfluence #WorldNews Also Read Pope finds compatible clergy in Global South :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-finds-compatible-clergy-in-global-south-3453599.html?ref=DMDesc With a confluence of two events under one roof, India to host over 50 political, economic leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/with-a-confluence-of-two-events-under-one-roof-india-to-host-over-50-political-economic-leaders-3430539.html?ref=DMDesc IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate 3rd edition of NIC Tech Conclave in New Delhi :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/it-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-to-inaugurate-3rd-edition-of-nic-tech-conclave-in-new-delhi-3378452.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.346~GR.121~

Massive Power Outage Hits Spain, Italy, Portugal, France | Traffic Chaos, Train Disruptions

A massive power outage has hit Spain, Italy, and parts of France, including the South. Cities like Madrid, Rome, and Marseille were plunged into darkness, disrupting daily life. Authorities are scrambling to restore electricity while investigating the cause. The blackout has left millions without power across Western Europe. #PowerOutage #Spain #Italy #France #Blackout #BreakingNews #EuropeanCrisis #EnergyCrisis #GridFailure #BlackoutAlert ~HT.178~

'Building bridges': Polyglot, diplomat Pope Leo XIV speaks language of majority of world's Catholics

Moment When White Smoke Rose From Sistine Chapel, Crowd Roars as Cardinals Elect New Pope

A historic moment unfolded in Vatican City as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. On only the first full day of voting, the 133 cardinal electors made their choice behind closed doors. As bells rang out across St. Peter's Square, thousands erupted in joy, awaiting the reveal of the next spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics. The newly elected pontiff will soon be introduced from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a new era after Pope Francis' 12-year reign. #HabemusPapam #NewPope #Vatican #WhiteSmoke #PopeElection #CatholicChurch #Rome #StPetersBasilica #Conclave #Pope #DominiqueMamberti #Catholicism #SistineChapel #PapalElection #Cardinals #HolySee #ChurchNews #VaticanLive #Papacy #HolySmoke ~ED.346~HT.408~GR.124~