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Irish Independent
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Pope Leo XIV: How Cardinal Robert Prevost will differ from his predecessor, and what is the reaction like from the States?
11 minutes ago 12 minutes ago Pope Leo's First Mass: Hopes he can be a 'faithful administrator' Pope Leo, at his first Mass, says he hopes to be a "faithful administrator" for the entire church. He said he hopes his election can help the Church bring light to "dark nights of this world". And he said the Church should identify itself through the holiness of its members and not the "grandeur of its buildings". Reuters 47 minutes ago 47 minutes ago USA, USA... what is the reaction like from the States? CHICAGO MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON: "Everything dope, including the Pope, comes from Chicago!" LAWRENCE SULLIVAN, VICAR GENERAL, ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO: "It's a day of great excitement for Chicago, for the United States to have one of our own be elected as the pope." SISTER BARBARA REID, PRESIDENT, CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION SCHOOL IN CHICAGO: "Many of us were just simply incredulous and just couldn't even find words to express our delight, our pride." She called the pope a brilliant intellectual and a person of extraordinary compassion, adding, "It's an unusual blend that makes him a leader who can think critically, but listens to the cries of the poorest, and always has in mind those who are most needy." U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: "What excitement, and what a great honour for our country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!" Reuters Today 05:05 AM Today 05:05 AM Today 05:03 AM Today 05:03 AM Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first Mass after election as Francis's successor The 69-year-old is the first north American pope in the Catholic Church's history. The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass as pontiff. The service comes a day after his historic election as the first North American pope in the church's 2,000-year history. On Thursday, Cardinal Robert Prevost emerged onto the loggia of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, following the conclave and the appearance of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a new pontiff has been chosen. His election overcame the traditional prohibition against a pope from the United States. Leo, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday (AP) Leo, a 69-year-old Chicago-born Augustinian missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, wore the traditional red cape – which Pope Francis had eschewed on his election in 2013 – suggesting a return to some degree of rule-following after Francis' unorthodox pontificate. Leo's first words to the crowds below – 'Peace be with you' – emphasised a message of dialogue and missionary evangelisation. He spoke to the crowd in Italian and Spanish, but not English. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Leo XIV will celebrate Mass on Friday morning at 11am local time (10am BST) with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel. He plans to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St Peter's Basilica. Leo also plans to hold an audience with the media on Monday in the Vatican auditorium. Today 04:41 AM Irish bishop heralds 'peace and unity' Statement by Bishop Alan McGuckian on the Election of Pope Leo XIV With joy and gratitude, I welcome the news of the election of Pope Leo XIV as the Bishop of Rome and successor to Saint Peter. On behalf of the Diocese of Down and Connor, I pledge our prayer and heartfelt support for this 'Son of Saint Augustine' entrusted with the apostolic mission to shepherd and serve the Church. Addressing the crowds gathered in Rome yesterday evening, Pope Leo XIV reminded everyone of the universality of the Church and that 'God loves us, all of us'. In a world torn apart by conflict, war and confusion, he encourages us to be heralds of peace and unity. I invite all the clergy, religious and laity across the Diocese of Down and Connor to offer prayers of thanksgiving. May God's blessing be upon Pope Leo XIV that he may bring the light of faith to those who are searching and be an instrument of God's peace in the world. Today 04:24 AM Political differences The new pope shares some policy similarities with the Trump team. He opposes abortion, as do Trump and Vance. But he supports work to combat climate change, according to a post urging followers to sign a Catholic climate petition. Trump removed the U.S. from the Paris climate accord that fights global warming. He has also spoken out against racism. At the height of the 2020 racial justice movement that swept the globe after the police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, Prevost retweeted a series of posts on his then Twitter account, urging the eradication of prejudice and hatred. "We need to hear more from leaders in the Church, to reject racism and seek justice," he wrote in a May 30, 2020, post. Trump has done away with diversity, equity and inclusion policies within the federal government and among its contractors, tools that supporters say were used to fight back against a U.S. history of racial discrimination and bias. Washington and the Vatican have at times found common political ground and at other times have seen their viewpoints clash. President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II were fervent anti-Communists, although they disagreed over nuclear proliferation. Reagan was the first president to establish full diplomatic relations with the Holy See. John Paul II was critical of President Bill Clinton's support for abortion rights, and he strongly opposed the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq under President George W. Bush. Reuters Today 03:14 AM Pope Leo XIV is.... a White Sox fan Wins have been hard to come by for the Chicago White Sox, but the organisation was able to celebrate with hordes of South Siders when new Pope Leo XIV was confirmed as a lifelong fan by his brother on Thursday. The White Sox will look to reward the native Chicagoan -- the Sun-Times published a picture of the new pope wearing a Sox jersey while attending a 2005 World Series game -- with a victory on Friday when they begin a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins. Chicago is eager to return home after losing four straight to the Kansas City Royals. The White Sox scored a total of four runs in the series and were outhit 17-6 in Thursday's finale, losing 10-0. Reuters Today 03:12 AM The day after the Conclave before Today 02:32 AM Paddy Agnew: Pope Leo XIV will follow in the steps of Pope Francis – but there will be one key difference Pope Leo XIV may be more inclined to embrace the pomp and ceremony of the papal role, writes Paddy Agnew in Rome Read the full article here: Paddy Agnew: Pope Leo XIV will follow in the steps of Pope Francis – but there will be one key difference This world is about to learn that not all Americans are built in the image of US President Donald Trump. Today 02:11 AM 'I hope America does not embarrass the Pope' – celebrations in St Peter's Square as Leo XIV makes history Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little-known missionary from Chicago, was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church yesterday, becoming the first American pope and taking the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo appeared on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica after white smoke had billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel signifying the 133 cardinal electors had chosen a new leader for the Catholic Church. Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella write for Reuters. Read the full piece here: 'I hope America does not embarrass the Pope' – celebrations in St Peter's Square as Leo XIV makes history Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little-known missionary from Chicago, was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church yesterday, becoming the first American pope and taking the name Leo XIV. Today 02:07 AM Today 02:07 AM Taiwan president congratulates Pope Leo, more low key reaction from China Vatican one of Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic allies One line congratulatory message from Chinese government-back Catholic groups Taiwan president did not attend Francis' funeral Vatican official is currently visiting Taiwan Taiwan President Lai Ching-te sent his congratulations to the newly appointed Pope Leo on Friday, saying Taiwan looks forward to building on existing ties to advance peace and justice, with China giving a more low-key reaction. The Vatican is one of only 12 countries to retain formal diplomatic ties with Chinese-claimed Taiwan, though Lai did not attend Pope Francis' funeral last month, sending instead former vice president Chen Chien-jen, a devout Catholic. Francis had led a wide-ranging outreach to officially atheist China, including signing a deal on the appointment of Catholic bishops in that country, worrying Taiwan. Taiwan's foreign ministry said that Lai had sent a congratulatory message via its embassy to the Vatican. "We look forward to building on our diplomatic ties with the Holy See, 83 years strong, to advance peace, justice, solidarity & benevolence," Lai wrote in English on his X account. China's two government-backed Catholic groups, the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association and the Bishops' Conference of Catholic Church in China, also sent their congratulations, China's official Xinhua news agency said in a one-line report. China and the Vatican - which have no official diplomatic relations - last October extended for four years a landmark 2018 agreement signed when Francis was pope on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China. Taiwan's foreign ministry did not say whether Lai might attend Leo's inauguration. In 2013, then-president Ma Ying-jeou went to Francis' inauguration. Taiwan's embassy to the Vatican on Friday posted a picture of its outgoing ambassador, Matthew Lee, shaking hands with Leo at a Vatican event in 2023. Lee told Taiwan's official Central News Agency that when he told Leo, whose real name is Robert Prevost, that he was from Taiwan, Leo's response was that he was able to distinguish the difference between "democratic Taiwan and communist China". A Vatican official is currently visiting Taiwan, Paulin Batairwa Kubuya, the Vatican's under-secretary of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, to attend a conference and meet members of the island's different faith communities. China says Taiwan is one of its provinces with no right to state-to-state ties, a position the government in Taipei strongly rejects. Chinese Catholics are split between an underground church swearing loyalty to the Vatican and the state-supervised Catholic Patriotic Association. Taiwan puts no restrictions on freedom of religion. Today 01:58 AM 'A great guy who is on the side of the poor' – friends in Irish clergy welcome election of Pope Leo XIV He will always be 'Bob Prevost to me', Fr Iggy O'Donovan said in response to the news that Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, the first North American pope ever, yesterday evening. Fr O'Donovan attended the new Pope's ordination to the priesthood in Rome in 1982 as they are both members of the Augustinian order. Fr Prevost of Chicago was studying canon law in Rome while Fr O'Donovan was studying history, Sarah MacDonald writes 'A great guy who is on the side of the poor' – friends in Irish clergy welcome election of Pope Leo XIV He will always be 'Bob Prevost to me', Fr Iggy O'Donovan said in response to the news that Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, the first North American pope ever, yesterday evening. Today 01:34 AM
BBC News
16-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Staffordshire-based JCB doubles USA factory size due to tariffs
A Staffordshire-based digger firm is planning to ramp up production in the USA after the American administration brought in new levies on imported at JCB said they had planned for a situation where tariffs would be imposed, and had made preparations to increase production in the is an important market for the firm, which is headquartered in executive officer Graeme Macdonald said:"The north American market is the largest market in the world. To put it into perspective, it is double the size of [the market in] Europe." He added: "Politics aside, the Trump administration is full of business people."They are business people who are willing to do deals, so I'd encourage our UK government to go and do a deal with the US administration."As part of the company's long-term strategy in America, JCB is doubling the size of its factory in began last June, and production is due to begin next firm already has a plant in Georgia, USA, where it has been based for 25 years. Bosses at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, however, described the current uncertainty around tariffs as "crippling"."People are just really uncertain what it means, and at what point it comes in," said CEO Rachel has left some businesses looking to trade more with other Savage from Barkers Fencing, a high security fencing specialist in Stoke-on-Trent, said: "We'll probably adjust our strategy a little bit.""There'll be opportunities in other territories – Canada, for example."He said he could foresee some American companies preferring British-made products to American how best to adapt remains a question asked by many business bosses. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hedqvist scores a hat trick for Sweden in 8-0 rout of Norway at women's hockey worlds
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Ebba Hedqvist scored a hat trick for Sweden in an 8-0 rout of newly promoted Norway at the women's ice hockey world championship on Tuesday. Sweden won Group B with four wins in four games and will face Finland, the third team in Group A, in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Norway, which was promoted to the top division after a 27-year absence, was fourth in Group B after winning one game and will be relegated together with another newcomer, Hungary, which finished pointless at the bottom. Mira Hallin, Lina Ljungblom, Jenna Raunio, Josefin Bouveng and Hilda Svensson also had a goal each and Ida Boman made 16 saves in the Swedish net. The United States won Group A and completes the preliminary round later Tuesday against Switzerland. Canada will finish second in the same group. The quarterfinal opponents for the two north American favorites will be determined by the result of a Group B game between Japan and Germany. ___ AP women's hockey:
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Hedqvist scores a hat trick for Sweden in 8-0 rout of Norway at women's hockey worlds
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Ebba Hedqvist scored a hat trick for Sweden in an 8-0 rout of newly promoted Norway at the women's ice hockey world championship on Tuesday. Sweden won Group B with four wins in four games and will face Finland, the third team in Group A, in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Norway, which was promoted to the top division after a 27-year absence, was fourth in Group B after winning one game and will be relegated together with another newcomer, Hungary, which finished pointless at the bottom. Mira Hallin, Lina Ljungblom, Jenna Raunio, Josefin Bouveng and Hilda Svensson also had a goal each and Ida Boman made 16 saves in the Swedish net. The United States won Group A and completes the preliminary round later Tuesday against Switzerland. Canada will finish second in the same group. The quarterfinal opponents for the two north American favorites will be determined by the result of a Group B game between Japan and Germany. ___ AP women's hockey:
The Independent
27-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Super League looks to break America as Wigan and Warrington head for Las Vegas
Super League's starring role in Las Vegas this weekend could be the first of many under ambitious plans to establish a foothold for the sport in north America. Wigan will face Warrington at the Allegiant Stadium on Saturday on a bill that also includes two games from the Australian NRL, and a women's international between England and Australia. Thousands of British fans are set to boost an expected crowd of over 45,000 and Super League chiefs are determined to cash in on the unprecedented opportunity. The PA news agency understands that missives have been sent to all 12 top-flight clubs this week inviting expressions of interest in what they hope and expect will be a similar event in 2026. Meanwhile talks are also set to take place about salvaging the World Club Challenge – which was not contested this year after being won by St Helens in 2023 and Wigan in 2024 – and potentially making that part of the Las Vegas weekend. Rugby League Commercial managing director Rhodri Jones told the PA news agency: 'In a perfect world we'd have been able to play the World Club Challenge this week in Las Vegas. 'It will certainly be a topic of conversation this week, if we are able to manufacture that in terms of the calendar going forward, and also in terms of whether it fits into Las Vegas 2026.' Super League has courted the north American market for some time, and in 2019 clubs effectively voted to allow teams from New York and Ottawa to join trailblazers Toronto Wolfpack in the domestic structure. The collapse of the latter – whose record was expunged midway through the 2020 Super League season when they withdrew citing the financial pressures of the global pandemic – put such expansionist plans on the back-burner, but Jones believes the Las Vegas programme could pave the way for a united approach to the north American market. That might include staging the 2030 Rugby League World Cup – the United States was one of five nations shortlisted last year – and ultimately lead to one or two north American leagues that would run in tandem with the Super League and NRL seasons. In the shorter term, Jones is determined that Super League should seize the opportunity in Las Vegas to strengthen ties with the NRL, while at the same time emphasising it is strong enough to stand alone. Jones is realistic enough to acknowledge that the NRL – which staged the inaugural Las Vegas weekend last year without Super League involvement – currently holds all the cards in terms of financial and organisational muscle. But he insisted: 'It's all about opportunity. It's an opportunity to put Super League on new international territory, to put Super League alongside the NRL, and for players and coaches to experience something new and very different. 'It's also about enabling the NRL to see how we conduct ourselves not just on the field but off it in business and promotion. The only way you can do that is by working together on certain projects, and this has definitely been a step-change in what is hopefully a growing relationship.'
