Friday Briefing: The First American Pope

[ad_1] An American was elected pope Robert Prevost was elected yesterday as the brand new pope to guide the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. He took the papal title Leo XIV and greeted a cheering crowd of followers at St. Peter’s Sq. by saying, “Peace be with you.”

The selection of an American to be pope was a break from custom. “In a world that appears the wrong way up, previous taboos are additionally breaking within the Vatican, the place the thought of an American pope was unimaginable for generations,” Jason Horowitz, our Rome bureau chief, mentioned.

The cardinals reached their resolution after a bit greater than 24 hours within the conclave. As pope, Leo will confront tough choices in regards to the church’s route, mainly whether or not to proceed Pope Francis’ agenda, championing better inclusion and openness to alter, or to chart a brand new course. Now we have reactions and stay updates right here.

Who's Leo? Born in Chicago, the 69-year-old pontiff spent a lot of his life outdoors the U.S. He served as missionary, parish priest, trainer and bishop for 20 years in Peru. He was made a cardinal by Francis lower than two years in the past. Till the loss of life of Francis, he held one of the crucial influential Vatican posts, working the workplace that selects and manages bishops globally.

A member of the Order of St. Augustine, he resembles Francis in his dedication to the poor and migrants and to assembly individuals the place they're. It's unclear whether or not he can be as open to homosexual, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics as Francis was. Right here’s what else we learn about him.

What’s subsequent: Leo will have fun Mass on the Sistine Chapel immediately with the cardinals who elected him. He'll recite a prayer on Sunday at St. Peter’s Basilica. And, on Monday, he'll meet with journalists on the Vatican.

In photographs: See the second Leo emerged as pope.

Trump’s commerce cope with Britain left particulars to be settled President Trump mentioned Britain had agreed yesterday to a brand new commerce deal that will improve market entry for billions of {dollars} of U.S. exports. It was the primary settlement that the Trump administration has reached since imposing greater tariffs on its buying and selling companions.

Each side might want to meet within the coming months, with many particulars left to be labored out. The ten p.c tariff that Trump imposed in April on Britain and different nations will stay in place, however tariffs can be pared again on British metal, aluminum and vehicles. In return, Britain will open up entry to beef, ethanol, and different U.S. merchandise.

Context: Regardless of the last deal finally ends up being, it might be extra necessary to Britain than to the U.S. Britain occupies the No. 11 spot amongst main buying and selling companions of the U.S., whereas the U.S. is Britain’s largest accomplice.

Who’s subsequent?: E.U. officers drew up a listing of 95 billion euros value of U.S. items that they may goal with greater tariffs. Hours later, Trump mentioned U.S. officers “intend to make a deal” with Europe. A primary spherical of U.S.-China commerce talks is predicted to happen this weekend in Switzerland.

Associated: Toyota predicted a $1.3 billion hit from tariffs in April and Could alone.

Hazard grows in South Asia Each India and Pakistan yesterday mentioned that their army websites had come underneath assault, and heavy shelling and strikes have been reported in a single day on all sides of their border. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with leaders from each nations and emphasised the necessity for “instant de-escalation,” the State Division mentioned.

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CONVERSATION STARTERS The museum of the century Tate Fashionable in London, which turns 25 this week, made its biggest affect by re-envisioning itself as a theme park in addition to a museum. It provided not simply artwork to marvel at, but additionally experiences to be felt, our critic Jason Farago writes. It shortly turned a success.

However now, the glory has pale. Customer numbers are down 20 p.c since earlier than the pandemic, and funding crises have led to a number of rounds of layoffs. Is there a pathway again?