How White Sox Fan ‘Bob’ Beat The Odds To Become First US Pope
He was known just as Bob, a White Sox fan from the South Side of Chicago. Now a mild-mannered cardinal with a minimal social media footprint has become the first American pope in history.
Day: May 9, 2025
Shares in Chinese chipmaker SMIC drop nearly 7% after earnings miss
Shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, China’s largest contract chip maker, fell nearly 7% after an earnings miss.
Why Robert Prevost, The 267th Pontiff, Chose The Name ‘Pope Leo XIV’
The first Pope with the same name was Pope Leo the Great, who led the church from 440 to 661. The name Leo has been adopted by 14 Popes.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,170
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“Lowlifes, Subhuman Monsters”: Envoy Says India At “War” With Terrorists
India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7, striking terror factories at nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
“Lowlifes, Subhuman Monsters”: Envoy Says India At “War” With Terrorists
India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7, striking terror factories at nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
UK must ‘do everything’ to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss
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Pope Leo XIV’s first speech in full as new pontiff declares ‘evil will not prevail’
Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis and thanked cardinals who elected him after two days of voting
Seven things to know about the new Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV is the first American leader of the Catholic Church. Here’s what you need to know about the new pontiff.