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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Demolition begins on Sacramento's faulty Del Rio Trail bridge over I-5
Sacramento's bad bridge is coming down. Demolition work is now underway on the Del Rio Trail Bridge that crosses Interstate 5, connecting the Land Park neighborhood with the Sacramento River Bike Trail. We first revealed last September that inspectors found the bridge was improperly built with lightweight concrete and rebar. The City of Sacramento is forcing the bridge builder to pay the cost of tearing it down and starting over. At night, crews are working to remove the pavement, which is forcing several lanes of the freeway to be shut down and is causing a big traffic backup. It's also creating some late-night noise for nearby neighbors. The multi-million dollar bridge was designed to allow bicyclists and pedestrians a safe path to cross the freeway without using city streets. Sacramento city officials held a grand opening celebration in May 2024, but the bridge was never opened to the public and has been fenced off all this time. Trail users are frustrated with the delay. "I'd like to see this thing opened up because you avoid so much traffic going over here," bicyclist Will Wagoner said. Wagoner is encouraged to see crews fixing the bridge blunder, and he's hopeful it will finally be finished soon. "This is a little bit positive," he said of the demolition work. "At least they're on the bridge. If they have to demo it, then just get it over with and we can move on." The City of Sacramento said that work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump's Favorite Cardinal Reveals Real Reason Conclave Picked Pope Leo
Reflecting on the spiritual process of electing a new pope, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan has revealed in a press conference the real reason the conclave selected Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. 'We look for somebody who's a good shepherd, a good pastor,' Dolan explained. 'Part of his curriculum vitae would be extensive pastoral experience. Lord knows Pope Francis had it, and Lord knows Pope Leo XIV has had it.' Dolan spoke alongside several prominent U.S. Catholic bishops and cardinals at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at the Pontifical North American College in Rome on Friday. The assembled religious leaders described Leo as a 'bridge builder' and a 'citizen of the world.' 'It should not startle us that we would look to Pope Leo as a bridge builder. That's what the Latin word 'pontiff' means, he's a bridge builder,' Dolan said in response to a question asking whether the new pope would be a 'counterweight' to Donald Trump. 'Will he want to build bridges to Donald Trump? I suppose,' Dolan said, 'But he would want to build bridges with the leader of every nation. So I don't think at all my brother Cardinals would have thought of him as a counterweight to any one person.' Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop emeritus of Galveston-Houston, described Leo XIV as a 'citizen of the entire world,' given his missionary work in South America. The new pontiff is also a citizen of Peru, having spent three decades there as a missionary. 'He reminds us that we all have our true citizenship in heaven,' Dolan agreed. 'As St. Paul taught us, and that is his role as universal pastor, where he comes from is sort of now a thing of the past," he said. Cardinal Dolan has become known as Trump's favorite cardinal, having delivered the traditional prayer at both of the president's inaugurations. In 2020, Trump described Dolan as 'a great gentleman' and 'a great friend of mine,' which the Cardinal described as a 'mutual' feeling. Although Trump backed Dolan as his choice for next Catholic leader—in addition to himself—the Cardinal has recently spoken out against the President. 'It wasn't good,' Dolan said of the AI image Trump shared of himself as pope. 'Brutta figura," he concluded, dropping an Italian expression used when someone embarrasses themselves.
The Guardian
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Where does Pope Leo XIV stand on key issues like sexual abuse, climate and poverty?
What is the position of Pope Leo XIV on the issues that face him and the Roman Catholic church? Within hours of his election as the 267th pontiff, Leo was being talked about as a bridge builder, a pope that would continue in Francis's footsteps but without alienating traditionalists in the way his predecessor sometimes did. He is 'known for solid judgment and a keen capacity to listen, and someone who doesn't need to pound his chest to be heard', according to a recent profile on Crux, a Catholic news website. He is 'more pragmatic, cautious and discreet than the late pope', it added. In his first appearance on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, he wore traditional papal attire, signalling that his style will be more formal than Francis's, who opted for a simple white cassock for his first balcony appearance. Although he is expected to follow Francis in many respects, he is likely to do so in a more emollient manner than his predecessor. In his opening remarks as pontiff, Leo said: 'We have to be a church that works together to build bridges and to keep our arms open.' He will try to be a symbol of greater unity in the church. Nevertheless some conservative cardinals and bishops in the US may bridle at his earlier criticisms of Donald Trump and his inclination towards a progressive, inclusive position. One of Trump's most prominent Catholic allies, Steve Bannon, called Leo the 'worst pick for Maga Catholics', deeming him the 'anti-Trump pope'. In his years working in Peru, Leo – then Robert Prevost – acquired a reputation as a moderating influence among the country's ideologically disparate bishops. He will need to draw on that to hold together the different factions of the global church. Leo's theology is focused on the poor and marginalised, following his predecessor's priorities. He has been critical on social media of harsh immigration policies. As pontiff, his language is expected to be less confrontational than Francis's, but he is likely to endorse the same priorities rather than seek to roll back the late pope's legacy. One indication is his view on the role of bishops, expressed while serving as head of the Vatican's ultra-powerful Dicastery for Bishops for the past two years. A bishop is 'not supposed to be a little prince sitting in his kingdom but rather called authentically to be humble, to be close to the people he serves, to walk with them and suffer with them', he told Vatican News last year. Leo has spoken out on the need for urgent action on the climate crisis, aligning with Francis's environmental priorities. He has stressed the church must move 'from words to action' and warned against the 'harmful' consequences of unchecked technological development. 'Dominion over nature' should not become 'tyrannical', he said last year. It must be a 'relationship of reciprocity'. Leo is expected to want the Vatican's diplomats to be involved in efforts to end conflicts, principally in Ukraine, Gaza and South Sudan. His first words as pontiff to the world were 'peace be with you all' and he called for 'a disarmed peace and a disarming peace'. Prevost was accused of 'disregarding allegations' of abuse against two priests in Peru, and has 'a history of resisting disclosure of abuse information to the public', according to the survivors' organisation BishopAccountability. Over the past two years, when he headed the Dicastery for Bishops, he oversaw cases of bishops accused of abuse and its cover-up, said Anne Barrett Doyle, a co-director of BishopAccountability. 'He maintained the secrecy of that process, releasing no names and no data. Under his watch, no complicit bishop was stripped of his title.' As Pope Leo, he must 'win the trust of victims and their families', she added. According to the College of Cardinals report on him, Leo's supporters 'stress his innocence and say the cases have been inaccurately and unfairly reported in the media'. They insist he followed proper procedures in the case of two Peruvian priests accused of molesting girls. The issue of sexual abuse and its cover-up is likely to dog Leo's papacy as it did Francis's. Although Francis came to a better understanding of the scale of the crisis in the church, survivors say he did not take enough concrete action and they will be watching Leo closely. In recent years, Prevost has largely kept a low profile on the issues of sexuality and identity. In 2012, he expressed concern that western news media and popular culture promoted 'sympathy for beliefs and practices that are at odds with the gospel', specifically referencing the 'homosexual lifestyle' and 'alternative families comprised of same-sex partners and their adopted children'. Last year, he neither endorsed nor rejected blessings for same-sex couples, saying there were cultural differences across the globe, with some countries still criminalising same-sex relationships. LGBT+ Catholics Westminster, a UK-based campaign group, said: 'Opinions and ideas can change … He has expressed openness to marginalised groups, though his stance on specific issues remains ambiguous, including the concerns of LGBT+ Catholics.' In October 2023, Prevost said that 'clericalising women' – ordaining them – would not solve the church's problems and might even create new ones. 'The apostolic tradition is something that has been spelled out very clearly, especially if you want to talk about the question of women's ordination to the priesthood,' he said. But, he added: 'I think there will be a continuing recognition of the fact that women can add a great deal to the life of the church on many different levels.' In 2022, he appointed three women to aid him in his job advising on the selection of bishops.
Fox News
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump
Several prominent U.S. Catholic bishops and cardinals recalled the spiritual process of electing Pope Leo XIV this week, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York hailing the new pontiff as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders. The six clergymen gave some insights into how they see the Pope Leo XIV papacy and said the quick conclave showed unity among the cardinals. They were speaking at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at the Pontifical North American College in Rome on Friday. "It should not startle us that we would look to Pope Leo as a bridge builder. That's what the Latin word 'pontiff' means, he's a bridge builder," Dolan said after being asked by a reporter if the pontiff would be a "counterweight" to Trump. "Will he want to build bridges to Donald Trump? I suppose, but he would want to build bridges with the leader of every nation. So I don't think at all my brother Cardinals would have thought of him as a counterweight to any one person." Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost, is the first American pope, and much emphasis has been made of his Chicago roots, with speakers blasting songs including "Born in the U.S.A." and "American Pie" as the cardinal electors gathered on stage. The stage was also decorated with Old Glory and a Vatican flag. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop emeritus of Galveston-Houston, conveyed his pride that they elected an American pope, the first in history. "[Pope XIV] is really a citizen of the entire world, since he has spent so much of his ministry missionary work and zeal for Christ in South America in life in missionary work and zeal for work," DiNardo said. "Yes, he's American and yes, he represents the big picture of the church." Dolan agreed, noting the new pontiff is also a citizen of Peru, having spent three decades there as a missionary. "He's a citizen of the world. He reminds us that we all have our true citizenship in heaven. As St. Paul taught us, and that is his role as universal pastor, where he comes from is sort of now a thing of the past," he said. Several bishops likened Pope Leo XIV to a fusion of Popes Francis and Benedict, noting his blend of intellectual rigor and pastoral warmth while highlighting his Augustinian background and canon law expertise. His choice of the name "Leo" was seen as significant, referencing both Pope Leo the Great and Leo XIII, signaling an intent to emphasize both strong leadership and social teaching. DiNardo said that Leo the Great was pope in the fifth century when the church was "truly a mess" but he managed to save the city of Rome. "He preached Christ crucified, and he preached him as truly Son of God," DiNardo said. "I think Pope Leo [XIV] is a wise, wise man, and he picks up one whose name has multiple figures from Leo the Great to Leo the 13th, all of whom can speak to us both on terms of social doctrine and in terms of doctrine of who Jesus is." The bishops emphasized the spiritual, emotional and symbolic significance of the conclave. They described it as a deeply prayerful and unifying experience. The U.S. had 10 voting cardinals in the conclave, the second-highest number of any country. Other speakers included: Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark; Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago; Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington; Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington; and Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S.A. Asked about the reported simplicity of the meals the cardinals were served during the conclave, Dolan joked: "Let's just say it was a good, good, good impetus to get this over with."
